PST to CST Converter

Convert Pacific Time to Central Time. As of October 12, 2026, CT (CDT) is 2 hours ahead of PT (PDT).

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Click an hour to convert it. Rows show each city’s local time.

How to use the PST to CST Converter

  1. Enter a PST time. Set the date and time in Pacific Time.
  2. Read the CST time. The Central Time equivalent appears instantly, with DST notes.
  3. Compare more cities. Add cities to the hour grid or click an hour to convert it.

Pacific Time vs Central Time time difference in 2026

Dates (2026)CT vs PT
Jan 1 – Dec 31+2 hours

PST to CST conversion table (October 12, 2026)

PT (PDT)CT (CDT)
12:00 AM2:00 AM
1:00 AM3:00 AM
2:00 AM4:00 AM
3:00 AM5:00 AM
4:00 AM6:00 AM
5:00 AM7:00 AM
6:00 AM8:00 AM
7:00 AM9:00 AM
8:00 AM10:00 AM
9:00 AM11:00 AM
10:00 AM12:00 PM
11:00 AM1:00 PM
12:00 PM2:00 PM
1:00 PM3:00 PM
2:00 PM4:00 PM
3:00 PM5:00 PM
4:00 PM6:00 PM
5:00 PM7:00 PM
6:00 PM8:00 PM
7:00 PM9:00 PM
8:00 PM10:00 PM
9:00 PM11:00 PM
10:00 PM12:00 AM (+1 day)
11:00 PM1:00 AM (+1 day)

Highlighted rows fall within 9 AM–5 PM in both zones. Times for other dates may differ around DST changes; use the converter above.

What your results mean

In this page’s name, PST stands for Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) and CST for Central Time (America/Chicago); the labels are used year-round as search terms. The converter uses each zone’s rules for the date you pick, so it shows PDT or CDT automatically when daylight saving time applies.

Tips

  • Pacific Time is used in California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada and British Columbia.
  • Central Time is used in Texas, Illinois, Minnesota, Louisiana, much of the Midwest and Manitoba.
  • Also see PST to EST, CST to EST, EST to CST, CST to PST.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between PST and CST?

As of October 12, 2026, Central Time is 2 hours ahead of PT (PDT) (PDT UTC−7 vs CDT UTC−5). The difference stays the same all year.

What is 9 AM PST in CST?

On October 12, 2026, 9:00 AM PT (PDT) is 11:00 AM CT (CDT). The result can shift by an hour on dates when only one side is on daylight saving time; the converter above uses the rules for the date you pick.

Does PST observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Pacific Time switches between PST (UTC−8) and PDT (UTC−7); in 2026 clocks change on March 8 at 2:00 AM and November 1 at 2:00 AM local time.

Does CST observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Central Time switches between CST (UTC−6) and CDT (UTC−5); in 2026 clocks change on March 8 at 2:00 AM and November 1 at 2:00 AM local time.

When do PST and CST business hours overlap?

On October 12, 2026, 9-to-5 hours overlap from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM PT (PDT) (6 hours).

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