PST to CST Converter

Understanding PST to CST Time

Pacific Standard Time (PST) is a time zone in North America, primarily observed in the western parts of Canada and the United States. It is UTC-8 during standard time and UTC-7 during daylight saving time, when it’s called Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).

Central Standard Time (CST) is another North American time zone, mainly used in the central parts of Canada, the United States, and Mexico. It is UTC-6 during standard time and UTC-5 during daylight saving time, becoming Central Daylight Time (CDT).

For more detailed information, you can refer to the Wikipedia articles on Pacific Time Zone and Central Time Zone.

How to Convert PST to CST Time

Master the time difference between PST and CST! Our converter makes it easy. Just follow these simple steps:

1. Click on the PST time tile (left) to choose the time you want to convert to CST.
2. The time in CST (right) will be updated accordingly.
3. Vice versa, you can also change CST time and PST time will be updated accordingly
4. To share the converted time, click on “Copy Sharable Link” and share it with your friends!

If you’re seeking conversions for other time zones, visit our main Time Converter page.

PST to CST Time Conversion Chart

This Time Conversion Chart is based on the time as of 26 Sep 2025. While the times in the table account for Daylight Saving Time (DST), please use the tool above for real-time conversions between PST and CST and to obtain the correct named time zones that adjust with DST.

Best Meeting Times Between PST and CST

The following times are within business hours (8 am – 6 pm) for both locations as of 26 Sep 2025: