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PT to CT Converter
Convert Pacific Time (PT) to Central Time (CT) and compare the time difference between the two time zones.
Local: Wed, Sep 9, 2026 00:00 PM
PT
Pacific Time
8:54:31 pm
Sat, Sep 19, 2026
Reference Time Zone
UTC-7
CT
Central Time
10:54:31 pm
Sat, Sep 19, 2026
2 hours ahead
UTC-5
PT to CT Time Difference
CT is 2 hours ahead of PT.
The time difference shown above uses the offsets in effect on September 20, 2026. Daylight saving time may change the difference on other dates.
PT to CT Conversion Table
Use this table as a quick reference when converting common times from PT to CT. The table uses the time zone offsets in effect on September 20, 2026.
| PT | CT |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
About Pacific Time (PT)
Pacific Time (PT) is used on the west coast of the United States and Canada and automatically changes between PST and PDT.
- Abbreviation
- PT
- Current UTC Offset
- UTC-7
- Region
- North America
About Central Time (CT)
Central Time (CT) is used in parts of the United States and Canada and automatically changes between CST and CDT.
- Abbreviation
- CT
- Current UTC Offset
- UTC-5
- Region
- North America
How to Convert PT to CT
Compare the Zones
The converter calculates the corresponding time in CT.
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Remember that a conversion can move the result to the previous or next calendar day.