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Hover over any hour to see corresponding time in both zones
To schedule a meeting between PST and CT:
Pro Tip: Schedule calls during the overlap window for optimal convenience for both time zones
| PST Time | CT Time | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 02:00 AM | Midnight PST |
| 01:00 AM | 03:00 AM | Late Night |
| 02:00 AM | 04:00 AM | Late Night |
| 03:00 AM | 05:00 AM | Late Night |
| 04:00 AM | 06:00 AM | Late Night |
| 05:00 AM | 07:00 AM | Late Night |
| 06:00 AM | 08:00 AM | Early Morning PST |
| 07:00 AM | 09:00 AM | Night Time |
| 08:00 AM | 10:00 AM | Night Time |
| 09:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Work Starts PST |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Night Time |
| 11:00 AM | 01:00 PM | Night Time |
Los Angeles
America/Los_Angeles
Chicago
America/Chicago
CT (Central Time) is 2 hours ahead of PST (Pacific Standard Time). This means when it's 12:00 PM in Los Angeles (PST), it's 2:00 PM in Chicago (CT).
The best time to call from PST to CT is during overlapping business hours. For PST callers, schedule between 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST to ensure both parties are within standard business hours.
The time difference may change during daylight saving transitions if one region observes DST while the other doesn't. Pacific Standard Time (UTC-8 (PST) / UTC-7 (PDT)) and Central Time (UTC-6 (CST) / UTC-5 (CDT)) may have different DST schedules.
PST includes cities like Los Angeles. CT includes cities like Chicago. Both time zones cover important business and cultural centers.
In 2025, DST in North America starts on March 9 at 2:00 AM and ends on November 2 at 2:00 AM. Other regions may have different DST schedules or not observe DST at all.