PST to CST Converter
Convert Pacific Standard Time (PST/PDT) to Central Standard Time (CST/CDT) instantly. See live clocks, convert any time, and view a full hour-by-hour comparison chart — free, no signup required.
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PST to CST — Hour-by-Hour Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
PST (Pacific Standard Time) is 2 hours behind CST (Central Standard Time). This means when it is 10:00 AM in Los Angeles (PST), it is 12:00 PM in Chicago (CST). This 2-hour difference remains constant year-round because both zones switch to daylight saving time (PDT/CDT) simultaneously.
To convert PST to CST, simply add 2 hours. For example: 9:00 AM PST = 11:00 AM CST. To convert CST to PST, subtract 2 hours. For example: 2:00 PM CST = 12:00 PM PST.
No. Both the Pacific and Central time zones observe daylight saving time at the same time (spring forward in March, fall back in November). During DST, they become PDT and CDT respectively, but the 2-hour gap stays the same.
PST cities: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, San Diego.
CST cities: Chicago, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Memphis.