CST to PST
Convert Central Standard Time (CST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), live. PST is normally 2 hours behind CST. Pick any time below, or open the full world clock map.
CST vs PST
CST (Central Standard Time) runs at UTC−6 and PST (Pacific Standard Time) at UTC−8. PST is normally 2 hours behind CST.
CST is the standard time (UTC−6); when daylight saving is in effect it becomes CDT (UTC−5). The live clock on this page always shows the current offset. PST is the standard time (UTC−8); when daylight saving is in effect it becomes PDT (UTC−7). The live clock on this page always shows the current offset.
CST can also refer to China Standard Time (UTC+8); this page covers North American Central Time.
Looking for the reverse conversion? See PST to CST. You can also browse every offset on the interactive time zone map or line up several zones at once with the meeting planner.