CST8 ↔ PST Time Converter

Convert CST8 to PST instantly. China Standard Time is UTC+8 and Pacific Standard Time is UTC-8 / UTC-7 (PDT) — a 16h behind difference. Enter any time in either field — both are fully editable. Use the ⇄ button to swap directions.

🕐 Live Current Times

CST8
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China Standard Time
16h behind
⇄ PST→CST8
PST
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Pacific Standard Time

⚡ Bidirectional Time Converter

CST8 (UTC+8) → PST (UTC-8 / UTC-7 (PDT)) · Difference: 16h behind (auto-adjusts for DST)

ℹ️ Timezone Details

CST8 Offset
UTC+8
PST Offset
UTC-8 / UTC-7 (PDT)
Difference
16h behind
CST8 Full Name
China Standard Time
PST Full Name
Pacific Standard Time
Vice Versa
PST → CST8 ↗

🤝 Best Meeting Hours Between CST8 and PST

Because PST is 16h behind CST8, use this table to plan calls that fall in reasonable working hours for both sides.

CST8PSTSuitability
7:00 AM3:00 PMGood — early morning start
8:00 AM4:00 PMBest overlap
9:00 AM5:00 PMBest overlap
10:00 AM6:00 PMBest overlap
11:00 AM7:00 PMGood — late afternoon

🏙️ Cities Covered by Each Time Zone

CST8 Cities
Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Wuhan
PST Cities
Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Las Vegas, San Diego

Note: Some timezones observe Daylight Saving Time, so the offset may change seasonally. The live clocks and converter on this page adjust automatically.

📋 Full 24-Hour Conversion Table — CST8 to PST

CST8 (12h)CST8 (24h)PST (12h)PST (24h)DayType
12:00 AM00:008:00 AM08:00-1 DayNight
1:00 AM01:009:00 AM09:00-1 DayNight
2:00 AM02:0010:00 AM10:00-1 DayNight
3:00 AM03:0011:00 AM11:00-1 DayNight
4:00 AM04:0012:00 PM12:00-1 DayNight
5:00 AM05:001:00 PM13:00-1 DayNight
6:00 AM06:002:00 PM14:00-1 Day
7:00 AM07:003:00 PM15:00-1 Day
8:00 AM08:004:00 PM16:00-1 Day
9:00 AM09:005:00 PM17:00-1 DayBusiness
10:00 AM10:006:00 PM18:00-1 DayBusiness
11:00 AM11:007:00 PM19:00-1 DayBusiness
12:00 PM12:008:00 PM20:00-1 DayBusiness
1:00 PM13:009:00 PM21:00-1 DayBusiness
2:00 PM14:0010:00 PM22:00-1 DayBusiness
3:00 PM15:0011:00 PM23:00-1 DayBusiness
4:00 PM16:0012:00 AM00:00—Business
5:00 PM17:001:00 AM01:00—Business
6:00 PM18:002:00 AM02:00—
7:00 PM19:003:00 AM03:00—
8:00 PM20:004:00 AM04:00—
9:00 PM21:005:00 AM05:00—
10:00 PM22:006:00 AM06:00—Night
11:00 PM23:007:00 AM07:00—Night

Note: this table uses a fixed offset. During Daylight Saving Time the difference may change — use the live converter above which adjusts automatically.

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💡 How to Convert CST8 to PST

1
Find the offset — China Standard Time is UTC+8 and Pacific Standard Time is UTC-8 / UTC-7 (PDT). The difference between them is 16h behind.
2
Use either input field — Type a time in the CST8 field to get the PST equivalent, or type in the PST field to get the CST8 time. Both fields are editable.
3
Swap directions — Click ⇄ to instantly swap the conversion direction, or visit the PST to CST8 page.
4
Check the table — The 24-hour reference table shows every hour converted, with working hours marked green and late night/early morning marked orange.
5
Watch for day changes — Some times cross midnight, so a "+1 Day" or "-1 Day" note appears to show the date is different in the converted timezone.

❓ FAQ — CST8 to PST

What is the time difference between CST8 and PST?

Pacific Standard Time (PST) is 16h behind China Standard Time (CST8).

How do I convert CST8 to PST?

Use the converter above — type any time in the CST8 field and the PST result appears instantly. You can also refer to the 24-hour table on this page.

Is PST ahead or behind CST8?

Pacific Standard Time (PST) is 16h behind China Standard Time (CST8).

How do I convert PST back to CST8?

Simply type in the PST field in the bidirectional converter above — it works in both directions. Or visit the dedicated PST to CST8 converter page.

What is the best overlap time for meetings between CST8 and PST?

Use the meeting hours table above to find windows where both timezones fall within reasonable working hours.