Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working.Purple = one side only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between cst and pst?
Central Standard Time (cst) is UTC-5 and Pacific Standard Time (pst) 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 pst used?
Pacific Standard Time (pst) is used in USA and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Los_Angeles.
How do I convert cst to pst?
Use the interactive converter above. Drag the time slider to any cst time and the pst equivalent updates instantly. You can also type a time like "3pm" or "15:00" in the input bar.
How far apart are CST (Chicago) and PST (Los Angeles)?
CST (Chicago) is 2 hours ahead of PST (Los Angeles). At noon in CST (Chicago), your contact in PST (Los Angeles) sees 10:00.
CST (Chicago) is in the America/Chicago timezone. PST (Los Angeles) is in America/Los_Angeles. The difference is 2 hours.
Daily overlap window
CST (Chicago) and PST (Los Angeles) share 6 hours of overlapping business hours daily — enough for real-time collaboration without anyone joining at odd hours.
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CST (Chicago)
PST (Los Angeles)
Overlap (6h)
Recommended meeting windows
Both CST (Chicago) and PST (Los Angeles) are in standard hours simultaneously for 6h per day. 3 recommended slots shown below.
11:00 Chicago / 09:00 Los Angeles✓ Both working
12:00 Chicago / 10:00 Los Angeles✓ Both working
13:00 Chicago / 11:00 Los Angeles✓ Both working
Based on standard 09:00–17:00 working hours in each location's local time.
Public holidays for both locations
⚡ Holiday alerts for both locations, double-check schedules before confirming.
CST (Chicago)8 holidays
Jun 19Juneteenth National Independence DaySOON
Jul 3Independence Day
Sep 7Labour Day
Oct 12Columbus Day
Oct 12Indigenous Peoples' Day
PST (Los Angeles)8 holidays
Jun 19Juneteenth National Independence DaySOON
Jul 3Independence Day
Sep 7Labour Day
Oct 12Columbus Day
Oct 12Indigenous Peoples' Day
Scheduling between CST (Chicago) and PST (Los Angeles)
CST (Chicago) (USA) leads PST (Los Angeles) (USA) by 2 hours. Despite the gap, a 6-hour window of shared business hours each day keeps real-time collaboration practical for both sides.
💡 Scheduling tips for these locations
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11:00–12:00 in CST (Chicago) = 09:00–10:00 in PST (Los Angeles). Both sides are in standard business hours during this window.
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12:00–13:00 in CST (Chicago) = 10:00–11:00 in PST (Los Angeles). Both sides are in standard business hours during this window.
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13:00–14:00 in CST (Chicago) = 11:00–12:00 in PST (Los Angeles). Both sides are in standard business hours during this window.
DST transitions can silently shift your meeting times by an hour. The ClockinSync Chrome Extension tracks these changes automatically so you never get caught off guard.
Use the time slider above to find the exact equivalent time for any moment in CST (Chicago). The input bar accepts natural language like "3pm", "15:30", or "9am Rome" for instant conversions.