CST to PST Converter
PST is 2 hours behind CST
CST to PST Conversion Table
Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in PST
| CST | PST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1d |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1d |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
Converting Central Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time
Central Standard Time (CST) and Pacific Standard Time (PST) are separated by a 2 hours time difference. PST is 2 hours behind CST. CST is UTC-6, used in United States, Canada, Mexico, while PST is UTC-8, used in United States, Canada.
When converting from CST to PST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM CST equals 7:00 AM PST, 12:00 PM noon CST equals 10:00 AM PST, and 5:00 PM CST equals 3:00 PM PST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.
Scheduling Across CST and PST
For professionals scheduling meetings between CST 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 2 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.
Daylight Saving Time Considerations
CST observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to CDT (UTC-5) during summer months. 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.