How to convert time from Central Standard Time (CST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Converting between Central Standard Time (CST)
and Pacific Standard Time (PST) could be
challenging. As companies become more global, we find ourselves in
a mess of calendar invites. Time changes from CST cities like Chicago, Dallas, Houston, New Orleans are -2 hour(s) apart to PST cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, San Diego, holiday schedules, and the basic
communication becomes a juggling act. To make it easier to
understand, we'll break down the process of converting time
between CST and PST
into step-by-step instructions.
Step 1: Understanding Central Standard Time and Pacific Standard Time
Central Standard Time is UTC-5, which means that the
local time in the Central Standard Time zone is -5
hours apart from UTC. Pacific Standard Time is UTC-7,
which means that the local time in the Pacific Standard Time zone is -7 hours apart from UTC.
Step 2: Calculate the Time Difference
To convert time from Central Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, we first need
to find the time difference between both time zones. Since Central Standard Time is UTC-5 and Pacific Standard Time is UTC-7, the time difference is: -2 hour(s)
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-2 hours = Central Standard Time's difference from UTC -7 + (Pacific Standard Time's difference from UTC -5
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Pacific Standard Time has -2 hour(s) difference Central Standard Time.
Understanding Central Standard Time and Pacific Standard Time
Central Standard Time is UTC-5, which means that the
local time in the Central Standard Time zone is -5
hours apart from UTC. Pacific Standard Time is UTC-7,
which means that the local time in the Pacific Standard Time zone is -7 hours apart from UTC.
Step 4: Practice Converting Times
Now that you know the process, try converting different times
from Central Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time for practice before going to
the answer page. Remember to always add the Pacific Standard Time time
difference to the Central Standard Time time.