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PST to CST Converter

Central Time is 2 hours ahead of Pacific Time, all year round.

Pacific TimeLos Angeles

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PST
—difference

Central TimeChicago

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CST

From March to November these are PDT and CDT. Both switch on the same date, so the 2-hour gap never changes.

Convert PT to CT

— Central Time

⇄ CT to PT

PST to CST conversion table

Formula: Central Time = Pacific Time + 2 hours.

PTCT (all year)
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 next day
11:00 PM1:00 AM next day

Best meeting times

Working hours that overlap between Los Angeles and Chicago:

  • 9-to-5 overlap: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM PT = 11:00 AM–5:00 PM CT.

Frequently asked questions

What is 10 AM PST in CST?

10:00 AM Pacific is 12:00 PM (noon) Central. Add 2 hours.

Is Texas on Central Time?

Most of Texas is on Central Time. The far-west corner around El Paso uses Mountain Time.

Is PST 2 or 3 hours behind CST?

Two hours. Three hours is the gap between Pacific and Eastern Time.

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