CDT to PST Time Converter

Convert Central Daylight Time (CDT) to Pacific Standard Time (PST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 2 hours behind.

Chicago · Central Daylight Time
17:01:02
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
CDT · UTC-05:00
Los Angeles · Pacific Standard Time
15:01:02
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00

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From: CDT (Chicago)
To: PST (Los Angeles)
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Daylight Saving status right now

CDT (Central Daylight Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-05:00 → UTC-06:00
PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-07:00 → UTC-08:00

When can CDT and PST meet?

6 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 11:00–16:00 CDT (09:00–14:00 PST).

Hour-by-hour CDT to PST conversion table

CDT time (Chicago)PST time (Los Angeles)Status
00:00 Wed22:00 TueOff-hours both sides
01:00 Wed23:00 TueOff-hours both sides
02:00 Wed00:00 WedOff-hours both sides
03:00 Wed01:00 WedOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed02:00 WedOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed03:00 WedOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed04:00 WedOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed05:00 WedOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed06:00 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed07:00 WedCDT working
10:00 Wed08:00 WedCDT working
11:00 Wed09:00 WedBoth at work
12:00 Wed10:00 WedBoth at work
13:00 Wed11:00 WedBoth at work
14:00 Wed12:00 WedBoth at work
15:00 Wed13:00 WedBoth at work
16:00 Wed14:00 WedBoth at work
17:00 Wed15:00 WedPST working
18:00 Wed16:00 WedPST working
19:00 Wed17:00 WedOff-hours both sides
20:00 Wed18:00 WedOff-hours both sides
21:00 Wed19:00 WedOff-hours both sides
22:00 Wed20:00 WedOff-hours both sides
23:00 Wed21:00 WedOff-hours both sides

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Central Daylight Time (CDT)
IANA identifier
America/Chicago
Current UTC offset
UTC-05:00
Current abbreviation
CDT
Major cities in this zone
ChicagoHoustonDallasAustinNew Orleans
Pacific Standard Time (PST)
IANA identifier
America/Los_Angeles
Current UTC offset
UTC-07:00
Current abbreviation
PDT
Major cities in this zone
Los AngelesSan FranciscoSeattlePortlandSan Diego

Sun today in Chicago and Los Angeles

Chicago
Sunrise
05:41
Sunset
19:55
Solar noon
12:48
Daylight
14h 13m
Los Angeles
Sunrise
06:00
Sunset
19:41
Solar noon
12:50
Daylight
13h 41m

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Looking for local time? See time in Chicago or time in Los Angeles.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CDT and PST right now?+
PST (Pacific Standard Time) is currently 2 hours behind CDT (Central Daylight Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does CDT or PST observe daylight saving time?+
CDT: observes daylight saving time. PST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CDT and PST?+
The strongest overlap is 11:00–16:00 CDT (09:00–14:00 PST), giving 6 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 12:00 noon in Chicago?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Chicago (CDT), it is 10:00 Wed in Los Angeles (PST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CDT and PST?+
CDT maps to "America/Chicago" in the IANA database. PST maps to "America/Los_Angeles". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.