Convert PST to CST
CST is 2 hours ahead of PST
9:00 AM PST is 11:00 AM CST.
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Good to know
Central is 2 hours ahead of Pacific all year. Arizona, which rejected daylight saving (A.R.S. 1-242), stays on UTC−7 and so matches Pacific Time in summer and Mountain Time in winter.
PST to CST time table
The same all year in 2026.
| PST | CST |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 12:00 AM (next day) |
When the difference changes
CST is 2 hours ahead of PST all year in 2026.
Worked out from the IANA time zone database for 2026; the converter above uses the rules for whatever date you enter.
Related conversions
- PST to EST
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Other places? The full Time Zone Converter converts between any of the world's time zones, with daylight saving handled for each date, and the Unit Converters page lists the rest.
PST to CST — questions
What is the time difference between PST and CST?
CST is 2 hours ahead of PST. The gap stays the same all year. Central is 2 hours ahead of Pacific all year. Arizona, which rejected daylight saving (A.R.S. 1-242), stays on UTC−7 and so matches Pacific Time in summer and Mountain Time in winter.
If it is 9 AM PST, what time is it CST?
11:00 AM CST.
What time is 5 PM CST in PST?
3:00 PM PST.