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PST to CST Converter
Last updated: May 31, 2026
Written by Blake Boege
A PST to CST timezone converter maps time offsets between the Pacific and Central time zones, accounting for daylight saving transitions.
Convert Pacific Time (PST/PDT) to Central Time (CST/CDT). Check current time zones, offsets, and view the hourly conversion table.
Quick Answer
Convert Pacific Time (PST/PDT) to Central Time (CST/CDT). PST is 2 hours behind CST. Updated dynamically relative to live clocks.
Convert time from PST
Current Live Offset: CST is 2 hours ahead of PST.
Select any custom hour or date above to compute the corresponding time in CST.
Time in CST (CST)
12:02 AM
Sunday, May 31, 2026
PDT to CDT Time Conversion Table
| Time in PDT | Time in CDT |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | sm2:00 AMsm |
| 3:00 AM | sm5:00 AMsm |
| 6:00 AM | sm8:00 AMsm |
| 9:00 AM | sm11:00 AMsm |
| 12:00 PM | sm2:00 PMsm |
| 3:00 PM | sm5:00 PMsm |
| 6:00 PM | sm8:00 PMsm |
| 9:00 PM | sm11:00 PMsm |
How it works
To convert time from PDT (Pacific Standard Time (PST) / Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)) to CDT (Central Standard Time (CST) / Central Daylight Time (CDT)), calculate the offset difference between the two timezones.
Current Timezone Offset
smCDT is 2 hours ahead of smPDT.
Calculation Rules
Formula: Time in CDT = Time in PDT + 2 hours
Current Time Offset between PST and CST
The current relationship between Pacific Standard Time (PST) / Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) and Central Standard Time (CST) / Central Daylight Time (CDT) is that smCDT is 2 hours ahead of smPDT. The offsets dynamically update depending on whether Daylight Saving Time (DST) is active in the United States.
How to convert PST to CST
To convert any local time between these zones, find the offset difference and shift the hours accordingly. If you cross a midnight boundary, the calendar date will shift forward or backward by one day.
Why Times Differ Between Regions
Time zones are structured based on longitudinal divisions around the globe, with solar noon aligning roughly with 12:00 PM local time. Daylight saving policies cause offsets to shift.
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Frequently asked questions
Currently, smsmCDT is 2 hours ahead of smPDT. For example, when it is 12:00 PM in smPDT, it is sm2:00 smPM in smCDT.
No, both timezones observe Daylight Saving Time (DST) on the exact same schedule in the United States. Therefore, the time difference between smPDT and smCDT remains constant at sm2 hours throughout the year.
To convert smPDT to smCDT, you simply smadd sm2 hoursms smto the current smPDT time. For example, if it is 3:00 PM smPDT, you smadd sm2 hoursms to get sm5:00 PM in smCDT.
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