How to Convert Pacific Time to Central Time in the United States

There are nine standard time zones in the United States. Atlantic Standard Time (AST), Eastern Standard Time (EST), Central Standard Time (CST), Mountain Standard Time (MST), Pacific Standard Time (PST), Alaskan Standard Time (AKST), Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (HST), Samoa Standard Time (UTC-11) and Chamorro Standard Time (UTC+10). Whether traveling across the country or scheduling a conference call, failing to convert time zones may result in missed appointments and opportunities. Converting Pacific Time to Central Time is a common process that may be accomplished by following these simple steps.

Things You'll Need

• Clock

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Determine the current Pacific Time by looking at a clock.

   • 2

     Add two hours to the current Pacific Time. For example, if it is 5 p.m. Pacific Time, it will be 7 p.m. Central Time.

   • 3

     Use a time zone change program from the Internet or your telephone to get automatic time zone conversion.