PST to CDT Time Converter
Live conversion between Pacific Standard Time (PST) and Central Daylight Time (CDT).
PST now
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CDT now
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PST is two hours behind CDT during the U.S. summer months when CDT is observed.
PST → CDT for every hour
| PST (Chicago) | CDT |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
Highlighted row is the current CDT hour. Times computed from IANA zones — DST-safe.
Where each zone is used
PST — Pacific Standard Time
United States (Pacific, winter)
Cities: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas
CDT — Central Daylight Time
United States (Central, summer)
Cities: Chicago, Houston, Dallas, New Orleans, Minneapolis
Frequently asked questions
What is PST to CDT time difference?
On paper, PST is UTC −8 and CDT is UTC −5. In practice the two abbreviations are rarely observed at the same time of year — right now Los Angeles is on PDT and Chicago is on CDT, and the live clock and 24-hour table on this page follow those real wall clocks, which is what you want for scheduling.
Does PST change for daylight saving?
PST itself is the standard (non-DST) form. The clock that uses PST switches to a daylight-saving variant in summer.
What time is 9am PST in CDT?
9:00 AM CDT ≈ 9:00 AM CDT.