Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working.Purple = one side only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between pst and cdt?
Pacific Standard Time (pst) is UTC-7 and Central Daylight Time (cdt) is UTC-5. The difference between them is 2 hours.
Where is pst used?
Pacific Standard Time (pst) is used in USA and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Los_Angeles.
Where is cdt used?
Central Daylight Time (cdt) is used in USA and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Chicago.
How do I convert pst to cdt?
Use the interactive converter above. Drag the time slider to any pst time and the cdt equivalent updates instantly. You can also type a time like "3pm" or "15:00" in the input bar.
PST (Los Angeles) vs CDT (Chicago) — time difference
PST (Los Angeles) is 2 hours behind CDT (Chicago). When PST (Los Angeles) clocks hit noon, CDT (Chicago) reads 14:00.
PST (Los Angeles) observes America/Los_Angeles and CDT (Chicago) observes America/Chicago — a 2 hours gap between them.
Shared working hours
Every working day, PST (Los Angeles) and CDT (Chicago) are both in business hours for 6 hours simultaneously.
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PST (Los Angeles)
CDT (Chicago)
Overlap (6h)
Optimal meeting slots
PST (Los Angeles) and CDT (Chicago) share 6 hours of business hours overlap daily. Showing the 3 most balanced slots — see the time table below for the full window.
09:00 Los Angeles / 11:00 Chicago✓ Both working
10:00 Los Angeles / 12:00 Chicago✓ Both working
11:00 Los Angeles / 13:00 Chicago✓ Both working
Assumes a standard 9 AM–5 PM workday in each location's local timezone.
Holiday calendar for both locations
⚡ Both locations have upcoming holidays, check availability before scheduling.
PST (Los Angeles)8 holidays
Jun 19Juneteenth National Independence DaySOON
Jul 3Independence Day
Sep 7Labour Day
Oct 12Columbus Day
Oct 12Indigenous Peoples' Day
CDT (Chicago)8 holidays
Jun 19Juneteenth National Independence DaySOON
Jul 3Independence Day
Sep 7Labour Day
Oct 12Columbus Day
Oct 12Indigenous Peoples' Day
Working across PST (Los Angeles) and CDT (Chicago)
Coordinating between PST (Los Angeles) (USA) and CDT (Chicago) (USA) means working around a 2-hour time difference. The 6-hour overlap window gives both teams a natural slot for real-time collaboration without anyone working outside normal hours.
💡 Best practice for cross-timezone meetings
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Schedule at 09:00–10:00 (PST (Los Angeles)) for a 11:00–12:00 slot in CDT (Chicago) — the sweet spot where both teams are working.
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Schedule at 10:00–11:00 (PST (Los Angeles)) for a 12:00–13:00 slot in CDT (Chicago) — the sweet spot where both teams are working.
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Schedule at 11:00–12:00 (PST (Los Angeles)) for a 13:00–14:00 slot in CDT (Chicago) — the sweet spot where both teams are working.
Recurring meetings are particularly vulnerable to DST shifts. The ClockinSync Chrome Extension alerts you before the offset changes.
Drag the slider at the top to convert any PST (Los Angeles) time instantly. You can also type natural language like "3pm", "15:00", or a location name to get an immediate answer.
