CST to PST Converter

Convert CST to PST

Keeping track of time zones can be confusing, especially when you're dealing with deadlines, meetings, or friends spread across the country. This CST to PST Converter makes it painless. Just pop in your Central Time, hit convert, and see what time that is on the West Coast.

What This Converter Actually Does

This tool takes a date and time in Central Time—whether that’s CST or CDT depending on the time of year—and translates it into the equivalent Pacific Time, adjusting for daylight saving automatically on both sides. It's not just subtracting two hours; it's checking the calendar, recognizing whether daylight saving is in effect, and giving you an accurate answer.

Why You Might Want to Use It

If you work with teams across time zones, travel often, or just want to make sure you don’t call your California friend too early in the morning, this calculator saves you from mental math or timezone mistakes. It’s especially handy around those awkward weeks in March and November when different states change their clocks at different times.

How to Use It—Really Simple

1. Start with your Central Time

The calculator automatically fills in the current CST/CDT time and date for you. If you want to check a different time, just click the input fields and choose the date and time manually.

2. Hit the Convert button

The big ⟷ button in the middle does all the work. It figures out whether daylight saving applies, does the correct math behind the scenes, and updates the Pacific side with the right values.

3. See the answer in PST or PDT

Once the conversion runs, you’ll see the result displayed as either PST or PDT, depending on the date. It’ll also tell you exactly how many hours apart the two zones are on that day, which can vary between one and three hours.

More Than Just a Time Swap

Live CST Clock

At the bottom of the tool, there’s a live clock showing the current time in Central Time. It updates every second, so you always have a real-time reference.

Switch between 12-hour and 24-hour formats

If you prefer military time or just want to avoid the AM/PM confusion, there’s a toggle to change the time display. It affects the live clock and conversion result format without changing your inputs.

It’s smart about daylight saving

You don’t have to keep track of whether it’s currently CST or CDT, PST or PDT. The tool does that for you automatically. It even updates the zone labels and tells you whether you’re working with Standard or Daylight Time.

Got Questions? Here’s What People Usually Ask

What if I leave the fields blank?

The calculator starts you off with the current CST time, but if you erase either the date or time, the Convert button will remind you to fill both in before running.

Does it work year-round?

Yes—it accounts for daylight saving on both sides. Whether it's January or July, you'll get the correct answer for that specific date.

Can I convert from PST to CST instead?

This tool is built to go one way—from Central to Pacific. If you’re looking to go the other direction, you can either reverse the math manually or keep an eye out for a future update.

Stay On Schedule—No Guesswork Needed

Time zones shouldn't be a stumbling block when you're trying to coordinate, plan, or just stay connected. This CST to PST Converter keeps things straightforward: pick your time, hit convert, and go. Whether you’re planning a Zoom call, booking travel, or just double-checking an event, it’s a solid tool to have on hand.