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CST to PST Converter

See the current time in CST (Chicago) and PST (Los Angeles) side by side, the exact time difference right now, and convert any time between the two zones.

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CST to PST Converter

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Chicago
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PST
Los Angeles
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Uses your browser's built-in, DST-aware time-zone data.

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About converting CST to PST

Central Time (Chicago) and Pacific Time (Los Angeles) are in different time zones, so a meeting, call or stream that's convenient in one may be early or late in the other. The clocks above update live and account for daylight saving automatically, so the time difference you see is the real one for today — not a fixed number that goes stale twice a year.

To plan across the two, type a time into the CST box (or tap a quick preset) and read the PST equivalent, including a "next day" or "previous day" note when the conversion crosses midnight. For any other pair of zones or cities, use the full timezone converter.

CST vs PST: the time difference through the year

The difference stays the same all year: PST is 2 h behind CST.

PeriodDifference
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 23, 2027PST 2 h behind CST

Daylight-saving changes in the next year

ZoneDateOffsetChange
CSTNov 1, 2026UTC−5 → UTC−6Clocks go back 1 hour
CSTMar 14, 2027UTC−6 → UTC−5Clocks go forward 1 hour
CSTNov 7, 2027UTC−5 → UTC−6Clocks go back 1 hour
PSTNov 1, 2026UTC−7 → UTC−8Clocks go back 1 hour
PSTMar 14, 2027UTC−8 → UTC−7Clocks go forward 1 hour
PSTNov 7, 2027UTC−7 → UTC−8Clocks go back 1 hour

CST to PST conversion table

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

Best time to meet

The two zones

CST · Central Time

Central Time is UTC−6 in winter (CST) and UTC−5 in summer (CDT). It covers Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Mexico City (which no longer uses DST) and Winnipeg. US daylight saving runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.

PST · Pacific Time

Pacific Time is UTC−8 in winter (PST) and UTC−7 in summer (PDT). It covers Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas and Vancouver.

Frequently asked questions

6 answers
What is the time difference between CST and PST?
It's shown live at the top of this page (and it can change with daylight saving). The converter uses the current, DST-aware difference between Central Time and Pacific Time, so the time you see is always right for right now.
How do I convert CST to PST?
Enter a time in the CST box and the equivalent PST time appears instantly, adjusted for the current offset between the two zones — including a note if it lands on the previous or next day.
Is this CST to PST converter accurate with daylight saving?
Yes. It uses your browser's built-in time-zone database (the IANA zones behind Chicago and Los Angeles), which tracks daylight-saving changes automatically, so the current times and difference are correct.
What time is it in Los Angeles right now?
The live clock above shows the current time in Los Angeles (PST), updating every second, alongside CST.
Does the CST to PST time difference change?
No. Neither switch changes the gap: PST is 2 h behind CST all year.
What is a good meeting time for CST and PST?
Office hours overlap from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM PST).