PST to CDT Time Converter

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

Los Angeles · Pacific Standard Time
03:11:23
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00
Chicago · Central Daylight Time
05:11:23
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
CDT · UTC-05:00

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

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
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

When can PST and CDT meet?

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

Hour-by-hour PST to CDT conversion table

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

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
Central Daylight Time (CDT)
IANA identifier
America/Chicago
Current UTC offset
UTC-05:00
Current abbreviation
CDT
Major cities in this zone
ChicagoHoustonDallasAustinNew Orleans

Sun today in Los Angeles and Chicago

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

Related converters

CDT to PST (reverse)PST to ESTPST to GMTPST to UTCPST to CETPST to ISTEST to CDTGMT to CDTUTC to CDTCET to CDTIST to CDT
Looking for local time? See time in Los Angeles or time in Chicago.

Frequently asked questions

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