Central Time to Pacific Time
Find the right time across time zones, whether you're planning a call or keeping in touch.
Make the time work.
Hourly conversion chart
Compare each hour in Central Time with the corresponding time in Pacific Time.
| Central Time CHICAGO | Pacific Time LOS ANGELES |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM (Wednesday, November 11, 2026) PST |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 PM (Wednesday, November 11, 2026) PST |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 AM PST |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 AM PST |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 AM PST |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 AM PST |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM PST |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM PST |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM PST |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM PST |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 AM PST |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 AM PST |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM PST |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 AM PST |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 PM PST |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM PST |
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 PM PST |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM PST |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM PST |
| 7:00 PM | 5:00 PM PST |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 PM PST |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM PST |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 PM PST |
| 11:00 PM | 9:00 PM PST |
Daylight Saving Time
Central Time is currently observing Standard Time (STD) (CST, UTC−6). Its next change is Sunday, March 14, 2027, when clocks move forward from 1:59 AM to 3:00 AM local time and the offset changes from UTC−6 to UTC−5.
Pacific Time is currently observing Standard Time (STD) (PST, UTC−8). Its next change is Sunday, March 14, 2027, when clocks move forward from 1:59 AM to 3:00 AM local time and the offset changes from UTC−8 to UTC−7.
Clock-change information and the chart reflect Thursday, November 12, 2026 and are refreshed when this site is rebuilt.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Central and Pacific Time?
On Thursday, November 12, 2026, Pacific Time is 2 hours behind Central Time. Check the selected date when planning around a clock change.
Does daylight saving time affect this conversion?
Yes. Both locations change their clocks for Daylight Saving Time. The converter uses the time zone rules for the date you select.
What happens when clocks change?
A local time can be skipped when clocks move forward or occur twice when clocks move back. Check both possible results before scheduling.
Which cities use these time zones?
Chicago uses Central Time. Los Angeles uses Pacific Time.