Convert CST to PST — Time Difference Between China Standard Time and Pacific Standard Time

How to Convert CST to PST

Drag the slider on the CST timeline to pick your time — the PST time updates instantly. You can also click the time display to type a specific hour or pick one from the 15-minute interval dropdown, and use the date picker to check a different day.

What Is the Time Difference Between CST and PST?

Pacific Standard Time (PST) is 16 hours behind China Standard Time (CST). To convert, subtract 16 hours — for example, 9:00 AM CST is 5:00 PM (previous day) PST.

CST to PST Quick Reference

CST to PST Meeting Planner

Use the color-coded table above to find overlapping work hours between Macau and Los Angeles. Amber rows mark daytime hours — pick a slot that falls in amber on both sides for a meeting that works for everyone.

Why Trust This CST to PST Converter?

Timezoney uses the IANA Time Zone Database — the same source that powers your phone and computer — so every conversion handles daylight saving transitions and half-hour offsets automatically.