The time difference between Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) and Central Standard Time (CST) is 2 hours. CST is 2 hours ahead of PDT. Note that PDT is used during Daylight Saving Time (spring/summer), while CST is used during standard time (fall/winter).
When are PDT and CST used?
PDT (Pacific Daylight Time, UTC-7:00) is used in the western United States during Daylight Saving Time, typically from March to November. CST (Central Standard Time, UTC-6:00) is used in the central United States during standard time, typically from November to March. When both regions observe DST, the difference becomes PDT (UTC-7:00) vs CDT (UTC-5:00), which is also 2 hours.
Can you provide examples of PDT to CST conversions?
PDT is used in western US states like California, Washington, Oregon, and Nevada during Daylight Saving Time. CST is used in central US states like Texas, Illinois, Missouri, and others during standard time. The 2-hour difference makes it easy to coordinate meetings and calls between these regions.