CST to PDT Time Converter
Central Standard Time → Pacific Daylight Time
CST = UTC-5PDT = UTC-7
⚠️ CST is ambiguous — on this page it means Central Standard Time. It also refers to:
CST (Chicago) ↔ PDT (Los Angeles)
6h of business hours overlap daily (09:00–17:00)
CST (Chicago)
PDT (Los Angeles)
Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working. Purple = one side only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between cst and pdt?
Central Standard Time (cst) is UTC-5 and Pacific Daylight Time (pdt) is UTC-7. The difference between them is 2 hours.
Where is cst used?
Central Standard Time (cst) is used in USA and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Chicago. Note: cst is ambiguous and may refer to other timezones.
Where is pdt used?
Pacific Daylight Time (pdt) is used in USA and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Los_Angeles.
How do I convert cst to pdt?
Use the interactive converter above. Drag the time slider to any cst time and the pdt equivalent updates instantly. You can also type a time like "3pm" or "15:00" in the input bar.
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