PST is 2 hours behind CST all year. So 12:00 PM CDT = 10:00 AM PDT. (Central Time is on CDT and Pacific Time is on PDT for daylight saving time right now.)
CST to PST conversion table
| CST / CDT | PST / PDT |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM −1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 PM −1 day |
| 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 |
CST and PST difference through 2027
The gap between the two zones on each date range, including daylight saving time changes:
| Dates | Central Time | Pacific Time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | CDT (UTC−5) | PDT (UTC−7) | PST 2 hours behind |
| Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027 | CST (UTC−6) | PST (UTC−8) | PST 2 hours behind |
| Mar 14, 2027 – Nov 6, 2027 | CDT (UTC−5) | PDT (UTC−7) | PST 2 hours behind |
| Nov 7, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | CST (UTC−6) | PST (UTC−8) | PST 2 hours behind |
Best time to meet or call
- Working hours (9 AM–5 PM) overlap from 11:00 AM–5:00 PM CST (9:00 AM–3:00 PM PST), about 6 hours.
About Central Time (CST)
Central Time uses CST (UTC−6) in winter and CDT (UTC−5) during daylight saving time. It's used in Chicago, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, New Orleans, Minneapolis and Winnipeg.
About Pacific Time (PST)
Pacific Time uses PST (UTC−8) in winter and PDT (UTC−7) during daylight saving time. It's used in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, Portland, Las Vegas and Vancouver.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 12 PM CST in PST?
12:00 PM CDT is 10:00 AM PDT.
How many hours ahead or behind is PST from CST?
PST is 2 hours behind CST, all year.
Does CST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Central Time uses CST (UTC−6) in winter and CDT (UTC−5) during daylight saving time.
Does PST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Pacific Time uses PST (UTC−8) in winter and PDT (UTC−7) during daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a call between CST and PST?
Right now, working hours overlap from 11:00 AM–5:00 PM CST (9:00 AM–3:00 PM PST), about 6 hours.
Is it CST or CDT right now?
Central Time uses CST in winter and CDT from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. The live clock on this page shows which one applies today.
More time zone conversions
- PST to CST (reverse)
- EST to PST
- CST to EST
- MST to PST
- CST to MST
- IST to PST
- CST to IST
- GMT to PST
- UTC to PST
- All time zones
Sources
Reviewed by Gurmej Singh, Founder, Divy Digital Hub · Last reviewed: Wednesday, September 30, 2026. All calculations run in your browser. Editorial policy.