PDT to CDT Time Zone Converter — Pacific to Central

Convert between any time zones worldwide. Free and accurate time zone converter with DST support.

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Upcoming clock change (daylight saving)

From (Pacific Standard Time): Next DST change: November 1, 2026 — PDT shifts to PST (UTC-8)
To (Central Standard Time): Next DST change: November 1, 2026 — CDT shifts to CST (UTC-6)

PDT to CDT Conversion Chart

Last updated: April 2026

Today's reference — every 3 hours. DST is applied automatically.

PDT Time	CDT Time
12:00 AM	2:00 AM
3:00 AM	5:00 AM
6:00 AM	8:00 AM
9:00 AM	11:00 AM
12:00 PM	2:00 PM
3:00 PM	5:00 PM
6:00 PM	8:00 PM
9:00 PM	11:00 PM

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About PDT to CDT Conversion

Last updated: April 2026

Converting time between PST and CST requires understanding their time zone offsets and any daylight saving time adjustments. PST (PDT) operates at UTC-7, while CST (CDT) is set to UTC-5. This means CST is 2 hours ahead PST. Note that due to the time difference, the date may change. When it's 10:13 PM PDT on April 29, 2026, it's 12:13 AM CDT on April 30, 2026 in CST. Both America/Los_Angeles and America/Chicago observes daylight saving time, switching between PST (UTC-8) and PDT (UTC-7). Keep this in mind when converting times, especially during the spring and fall transition periods. Use this converter to quickly find the equivalent time in CST for any time in PST, whether you're scheduling meetings, planning travel, or coordinating with teams across different time zones.

How to Use the Time Zone Converter

Last updated: April 2026

Select your source timezone from the "From timezone" dropdown (use search to find quickly)
Enter the date and time you want to convert (or click "Today" and "Now" for current time)
Select your target timezone from the "To timezone" dropdown
The conversion updates automatically as you change inputs - no button needed!
Use "Copy" button to copy the converted time, or use presets for quick conversions

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Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: April 2026

What US states use Central Time (CST/CDT)?

Central Time includes Texas, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Alabama, Kansas (mostly), Nebraska (eastern), South Dakota (eastern), North Dakota (eastern), and parts of Kentucky and Tennessee. Large states like Texas span more than one zone.

What is the time difference between PDT and CDT?

The time difference between PDT and CDT is 2 hours. CDT is 2 hours ahead PDT.

Is CDT ahead of or behind PDT?

CDT is ahead of PDT by 2 hours. When it's 5 PM in PDT, it's 7:00 PM in CDT.

How many hours do you add to PDT to get CDT?

You add 2 hours to PDT to get CDT. For example, 5 PM PDT + 2 hours = 7:00 PM CDT.

Does the PDT to CDT time difference change during Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, the time difference can change during Daylight Saving Time (DST). Both PDT and CDT observe DST, but they may start and end DST on different dates, causing the difference to temporarily change.

What is 5 PM PDT in CDT?

5 PM PDT is 7:00 PM CDT. This conversion accounts for the 2-hour time difference between the two timezones.

Is PDT the same throughout the year when converting to CDT?

No, the conversion between PDT and CDT can vary during the year due to Daylight Saving Time. The time difference may change by 1 hour during DST transition periods (typically March and November), so always use a current timezone converter for accurate conversions.

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