CST to PST Time Converter

Convert China Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time - Quick & Accurate

Shanghai (CST)
Los Angeles (PST)
PST is 16 hours behind CST (15 during PDT)

Quick Time Conversion

Shanghai
China Standard Time
UTC+8
Los Angeles
Pacific Standard Time
UTC-8 (PST) / UTC-7 (PDT)

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China Standard Time
Pacific (PST/PDT)

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24-Hour Visual Comparison

CST (Shanghai)
12am CST
1am CST
2am CST
3am CST
4am CST
5am CST
6am CST
7am CST
8am CST
9am CST
10am CST
11am CST
12pm CST
1pm CST
2pm CST
3pm CST
4pm CST
5pm CST
6pm CST
7pm CST
8pm CST
9pm CST
10pm CST
11pm CST
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PST (LA)
8am PST
9am PST
10am PST
11am PST
12pm PST
1pm PST
2pm PST
3pm PST
4pm PST
5pm PST
6pm PST
7pm PST
8pm PST
9pm PST
10pm PST
11pm PST
12am PST
1am PST
2am PST
3am PST
4am PST
5am PST
6am PST
7am PST
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Business Hours (9AM-5PM)
Evening (5PM-9PM)
Night (9PM-6AM)

Hover over any hour to see corresponding time in both zones

Best Time for Meeting/Call

To schedule a meeting between CST and PST:

Best Window (CST)
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Which is (PST)
4:00 AM - 7:00 AM
Evening for CST, early morning for PST
3-hour overlap window
Ideal for China-US West Coast collaboration

Pro Tip: The 16-hour difference means limited overlap. Evening CST corresponds to early morning PST, making this the most practical meeting window.

Complete CST to PST Conversion Table

CST TimePST TimeContext
12:00 AM08:00 AM
Midnight CST
01:00 AM09:00 AM
Late Night
02:00 AM10:00 AM
Late Night
03:00 AM11:00 AM
Late Night
04:00 AM12:00 PM
Late Night
05:00 AM01:00 PM
Late Night
06:00 AM02:00 PM
Early Morning CST
07:00 AM03:00 PM
Night Time
08:00 AM04:00 PM
Work Starts CST
09:00 AM05:00 PM
Business Hours CST
10:00 AM06:00 PM
Business Hours CST
11:00 AM07:00 PM
Business Hours CST

China Standard Time (CST)

UTC+8
No daylight saving time
Major Cities:
  • • Shanghai
  • • Beijing
  • • Shenzhen
  • • Guangzhou
  • • Hong Kong
Daylight Saving:

Not observed

IANA Identifier:

Asia/Shanghai

Pacific Standard Time (PST)

UTC-8
UTC-7 during PDT
Major Cities:
  • • Los Angeles
  • • San Francisco
  • • Seattle
  • • San Diego
  • • Portland
Daylight Saving:

PDT (UTC-7) from March to November

IANA Identifier:

America/Los_Angeles

China Standard Time (CST) vs Pacific Standard Time (PST)

China Standard Time (CST)Pacific Standard Time (PST)

China Standard Time (CST) is 8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+8). China does not observe daylight saving time and uses a single time zone for the entire country.

Pacific Standard Time (PST) is 8 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-8). During daylight saving time, the region observes Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), which is UTC-7.

Where Is It Used?

  • China: Entire country uses CST
  • Major Cities: Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Taipei
  • Population: Over 1.4 billion people
  • Note: Single time zone spanning 5 geographic time zones
  • United States: California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada (most)
  • Canada: British Columbia, Yukon
  • Mexico: Baja California
  • Major Cities: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, San Diego, Vancouver

Key Facts

  • UTC Offset: UTC+8 (year-round)
  • Region: East Asia
  • Known For: Major manufacturing and tech hub
  • Largest Cities: Shanghai (28M metro), Beijing (21M metro), Guangzhou (15M metro)
  • Unique: Entire country uses one time zone
  • Daylight Saving: Not observed
  • UTC Offset: UTC-8 (PST) / UTC-7 (PDT)
  • Region: Westernmost region of North America
  • Known For: Major tech hubs (Silicon Valley, Seattle)
  • Largest Cities: Los Angeles (4M), San Diego (1.4M), San Jose (1M)
  • Daylight Saving: Begins 2nd Sunday in March, ends 1st Sunday in November

Quick Reference

Time Difference: PST is 16 hours behind CST (15 hours during PDT)
Variability: Difference changes by 1 hour when US observes DST (China does not observe DST)
Distance: Approximately 6,500 miles across the Pacific Ocean
UTC Offsets: CST = UTC+8 | PST = UTC-8, PDT = UTC-7 (during DST)
2025 DST (US only): Starts March 9 at 2:00 AM, Ends November 2 at 2:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

PST (Pacific Standard Time) is 16 hours behind CST (China Standard Time). During PDT (Pacific Daylight Time), the difference is 15 hours.

The best time to call from CST to PST is between 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM CST, which corresponds to 4:00 AM to 7:00 AM PST. This ensures both parties can connect during reasonable hours.

Yes, the time difference changes when the US observes Daylight Saving Time. During PDT, PST is 15 hours behind CST instead of 16 hours. China does not observe DST.

CST cities include Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Hong Kong. PST cities include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, San Diego, and Portland.

The 16-hour difference exists because China and the US West Coast are nearly on opposite sides of the globe. China is ahead, so when it's evening in Shanghai, it's early morning of the same day in Los Angeles.

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