CST to PT time converter
PT is 15 hours behind CST. When it is 9:00 AM in CST, it is 6:00 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in PT.
4:25 AM in CST, Saturday, October 17, 2026
CST to PT conversion table
Every hour of today in CST and the matching time in PT. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| CST | PT |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 AM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 AM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 AM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 PM−1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 PM−1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM−1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 day |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
Best time to call or meet
Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in CST (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in PT): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because CST and PT switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -15h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -16h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -15h
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between CST and PT?
PT is 15 hours behind CST.
What time is it in PT when it is 9 AM in CST?
When it is 9:00 AM in CST, it is 6:00 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in PT.
When is the best time to call PT from CST?
Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in CST (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in PT): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.
Does the time difference between CST and PT change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.