CST-CN to PST Converter
PST is 16 hours behind CST-CN
CST-CN to PST Conversion Table
Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in PST
| CST-CN | PST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM -1d |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM -1d |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM -1d |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM -1d |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM -1d |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM -1d |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM -1d |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM -1d |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM -1d |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM -1d |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1d |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1d |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM -1d |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM -1d |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM -1d |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM -1d |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
Converting China Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time
China Standard Time (CST-CN) and Pacific Standard Time (PST) are separated by a 16 hours time difference. PST is 16 hours behind CST-CN. CST-CN is UTC+8, used in China, while PST is UTC-8, used in United States, Canada.
When converting from CST-CN to PST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM CST-CN equals 5:00 PM PST, 12:00 PM noon CST-CN equals 8:00 PM PST, and 5:00 PM CST-CN equals 1:00 AM PST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.
Scheduling Across CST-CN and PST
For professionals scheduling meetings between CST-CN and PST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 16 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited, making early morning or late evening calls necessary for one party. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.
Daylight Saving Time Considerations
CST-CN does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+8 year-round. PST observes DST, switching to PDT (UTC-7). During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may temporarily change by 1 hour. Always verify the current offset during spring and fall transition periods.