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CT to PT time converter
US Pacific is 2 hours behind US Central all year.
CT to PT conversion table
Local time in US Central and the matching time in US Pacific on two reference dates, one in winter and one in summer for the northern hemisphere.
| US Central (CT) | US Pacific on 15 January | US Pacific on 15 July |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 06:00 | 06:00 |
| 09:00 | 07:00 | 07:00 |
| 10:00 | 08:00 | 08:00 |
| 12:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| 15:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| 17:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| 18:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| 21:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
Best meeting times between US Central and US Pacific
- January: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 11:00-17:00 CT = 09:00-15:00 PT.
- July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 11:00-17:00 CT = 09:00-15:00 PT.
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Daylight saving between CT and PT
- US Central moves its clocks forward on 8 March and back on 1 November in 2026.
- US Pacific moves its clocks forward on 8 March and back on 1 November in 2026.
About the two zones
US Central. US Central Time is UTC-6 in winter (CST) and UTC-5 in summer (CDT), changing together with the other US zones.
US Pacific. US Pacific Time is UTC-8 in winter (PST) and UTC-7 in summer (PDT). Clocks change on the second Sunday of March and the first Sunday of November.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM CT in PT?
On 15 January, 09:00 in US Central is 07:00 in US Pacific. On 15 July it is 07:00.
What is the time difference between US Central and US Pacific?
US Pacific is 2 hours behind US Central all year.
Does the time difference between CT and PT change during the year?
No. Neither zone changes its clocks in a way that alters the gap, so the difference stays at 2 hours.
When is the best time for a meeting between US Central and US Pacific?
Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 11:00-17:00 CT = 09:00-15:00 PT. In July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 11:00-17:00 CT = 09:00-15:00 PT.
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