CST to PST — Time Zone Converter
Central Time (CST, UTC−6) covers the central United States; Pacific Time (PST, UTC−8) covers the US West Coast. In standard time, PST is 2 hours behind CST. With only a small offset, working hours in the central United States and the US West Coast overlap for most of the day — scheduling is easy. Use the live converter below — it applies today's IANA time zone data, including daylight saving time, and gives you a meeting schedule you can paste straight into email or Slack.
CST to PST, hour by hour (today)
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between CST and PST?+
Central Time (CST) is UTC−6 and Pacific Time (PST) is UTC−8, so in standard time PST is 2 hours behind CST. The gap shifts by an hour around daylight saving transitions, so always check a live converter near the change dates in spring and autumn.
Does CST or PST observe daylight saving time?+
Central Time observes daylight saving time (CST in winter, CDT in summer). Pacific Time observes daylight saving time (PST in winter, PDT in summer).
What is the best time for a meeting between CST and PST?+
With only a small offset, working hours in the central United States and the US West Coast overlap for most of the day — scheduling is easy. The converter above highlights office hours in green for both zones, so you can slide to a time that works for everyone.
How do I share a CST to PST meeting time by email?+
Pick a time in the converter, log it to the Smart Clipboard, and copy it as bullets, a formatted table, or a one-line question — with both CST and PST times spelled out so nobody has to do the math.