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Pacific Time (PT) to Central Time (CT) time
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Pacific Time (PT) vs Central Time (CT) time difference
Central Time (CT) is 2 hours ahead of Pacific Time (PT) (as of October 23, 2026: UTC−7 vs UTC−5).
| Pacific Time (PT) | Central Time (CT) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 AM (Fri) |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 AM (Fri) |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 AM (Fri) |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM (Fri) |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM (Fri) |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM (Fri) |
| 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM (Fri) |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM (Fri) |
| 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM (Fri) |
| 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM (Fri) |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM (Fri) |
| 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM (Fri) |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM (Fri) |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM (Fri) |
| 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM (Fri) |
| 10:00 PM | 12:00 AM (Sat) |
Reverse: Central Time (CT) to Pacific Time (PT) → · Time in Pacific Time (PT) · Time in Central Time (CT)
FAQ
What is the time difference between Pacific Time (PT) and Central Time (CT)?
As of October 23, 2026, Central Time (CT) is 2 hours ahead of Pacific Time (PT) (UTC−7 vs UTC−5). Daylight saving time can change this by an hour during parts of the year; the converter above always uses the live rule.
What is 9 AM Pacific Time (PT) in Central Time (CT)?
9:00 AM in Pacific Time (PT) is 11:00 AM in Central Time (CT) (on October 23, 2026).
What is a good meeting time for Pacific Time (PT) and Central Time (CT)?
Use the hour table: look for rows where both columns fall between about 8 AM and 6 PM. Our meeting planner shows overlapping working hours for several cities at once.