PST to CST-CN Converter
CST-CN is 16 hours ahead of PST
PST to CST-CN Conversion Table
Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in CST-CN
| PST | CST-CN |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM +1d |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM +1d |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AM +1d |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM +1d |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM +1d |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AM +1d |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AM +1d |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM +1d |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM +1d |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM +1d |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM +1d |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM +1d |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM +1d |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM +1d |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM +1d |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM +1d |
Converting Pacific Standard Time to China Standard Time
Pacific Standard Time (PST) and China Standard Time (CST-CN) are separated by a 16 hours time difference. CST-CN is 16 hours ahead of PST. PST is UTC-8, used in United States, Canada, while CST-CN is UTC+8, used in China.
When converting from PST to CST-CN, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM PST equals 1:00 AM CST-CN, 12:00 PM noon PST equals 4:00 AM CST-CN, and 5:00 PM PST equals 9:00 AM CST-CN. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.
Scheduling Across PST and CST-CN
For professionals scheduling meetings between PST and CST-CN, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 16 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited, making early morning or late evening calls necessary for one party. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.
Daylight Saving Time Considerations
PST observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to PDT (UTC-7) during summer months. CST-CN does not observe DST, staying at UTC+8 year-round. During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may temporarily change by 1 hour. Always verify the current offset during spring and fall transition periods.