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