PDT to CST Converter
Convert time between Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) and Central Standard Time (CST)
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
Central Standard Time (CST)
Time Difference
Central Standard Time (CST) is 0 hours ahead of Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
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Quick Reference
| PDT | CST |
|---|---|
| 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 20:00 | 22:00 |
| 22:00 | 00:00 |
| 00:00 | 02:00 |
| 02:00 | 04:00 |
| 04:00 | 06:00 |
| 06:00 | 08:00 |
| 08:00 | 10:00 |
| 10:00 | 12:00 |
| 12:00 | 14:00 |
| 14:00 | 16:00 |
| 16:00 | 18:00 |
Related Time Zone Conversions
About PDT to CST Time Conversion
Converting time between Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) and Central Standard Time (CST) is essential for coordinating between the US Pacific Coast and Central regions. PDT is UTC-7 and is used during daylight saving time (March to November), while CST is UTC-6 and is used during winter months (November to March). The relationship varies depending on the season due to daylight saving time transitions.
During daylight saving time (March to November), PDT (UTC-7) and CDT (UTC-5) are active, making PDT 2 hours ahead of CDT. During standard time (November to March), PST (UTC-8) and CST (UTC-6) are active. This converter intelligently handles these seasonal transitions to provide accurate time conversions throughout the year for business coordination, travel planning, and scheduling.
Common Use Cases for PDT to CST Conversion
Business & Work
- Scheduling meetings between Pacific and Central regions
- Coordinating with Chicago and Texas business offices
- Managing distributed teams across time zones
- Planning conference calls and webinars
Personal & Travel
- Planning travel between coasts and central US
- Coordinating with family and friends across regions
- Scheduling virtual events and meetings
- Understanding broadcast times for central time zone
Time Zone Information
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
- UTC Offset: UTC-7 (UTC-8 during PST)
- IANA Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Daylight Saving: Second Sunday in March to First Sunday in November
- Major Cities: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, San Diego, Portland
- Coverage: Pacific United States and Canada
Central Standard Time (CST)
- UTC Offset: UTC-6 (UTC-5 during CDT)
- IANA Timezone: America/Chicago
- Daylight Saving: Second Sunday in March to First Sunday in November
- Major Cities: Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Denver, Memphis
- Coverage: Central United States and parts of Canada
Quick Reference: PDT to CST/CDT
Note: Time difference varies by season due to daylight saving time transitions