Pacific Time to Central Time Converter

Offset

2 hours

Pacific Time (PST) is currently behind Central Time (CST).

PST: UTC-7

CST: UTC-5

Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.

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

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

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

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

Pacific Time is also known as PST, or PDT.

Central Time is also known as CST, or CDT.

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

Full 24-hour conversion table.

Both Pacific Time and Central 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.

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