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PT to CT time converter
US Central is 2 hours ahead of US Pacific all year.
PT to CT conversion table
Local time in US Pacific and the matching time in US Central on two reference dates, one in winter and one in summer for the northern hemisphere.
| US Pacific (PT) | US Central on 15 January | US Central on 15 July |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| 09:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| 10:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| 12:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| 15:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
| 17:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
| 18:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 |
| 21:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 |
Best meeting times between US Pacific and US Central
- January: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-15:00 PT = 11:00-17:00 CT.
- July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-15:00 PT = 11:00-17:00 CT.
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Daylight saving between PT and CT
- US Pacific moves its clocks forward on 8 March and back on 1 November in 2026.
- US Central moves its clocks forward on 8 March and back on 1 November in 2026.
About the two 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.
US Central. US Central Time is UTC-6 in winter (CST) and UTC-5 in summer (CDT), changing together with the other US zones.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM PT in CT?
On 15 January, 09:00 in US Pacific is 11:00 in US Central. On 15 July it is 11:00.
What is the time difference between US Pacific and US Central?
US Central is 2 hours ahead of US Pacific all year.
Does the time difference between PT and CT 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 Pacific and US Central?
Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-15:00 PT = 11:00-17:00 CT. In July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-15:00 PT = 11:00-17:00 CT.
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