Central Time to Pacific Time Converter

Offset

2 hours

Central Time (CST) is currently ahead of Pacific Time (PST).

CST: UTC-5

PST: UTC-7

Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.

Business-hours overlap: 11 AM–6 PM in Central Time (9 AM–4 PM in Pacific Time).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 2:00 PM Central Time (12:00 PM Pacific Time).

This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.

Central Time is also known as CST, or CDT.

Pacific Time is also known as PST, or PDT.

Central Time and Pacific Time are approximately 1,750 miles apart.

Full 24-hour conversion table.

Both Central Time and Pacific Time observe daylight saving time and transition on the same date.

Next transition: Sunday, November 1, 2026 (fall back).

Because they transition simultaneously, the offset between these zones remains constant year-round.

Central Time

Pacific Time

Daylight overlap: 12h 30m — 7:45 AM–8:16 PM in Central Time (5:45 AM–6:16 PM in Pacific Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.