What's the current time difference between CST and Los Angeles?

Right now, Los Angeles (Los Angeles) is −2h relative to CST (CST · Central Time). The number is live and reflects the current daylight-saving status of both zones.

Does this converter account for daylight saving time?

Yes. The math is done against IANA's tz database via Intl.DateTimeFormat, so DST shifts in either zone show up immediately at the transition. Around DST boundaries the conversion can move by an hour from one week to the next — this page always reflects the current rule.

Why does the TO column sometimes show "+1d" or "−1d"?

When the CST hour lands on a different calendar day in Los Angeles, we flag it so you don't accidentally schedule a meeting on the wrong date. CST 11 PM is often the next day in eastern-hemisphere zones, for example.

How do I schedule a meeting that works for both zones?

Look at the row highlighted lume green — that's the longest contiguous block where both CST and Los Angeles are in standard working hours (9 AM–5 PM local). Open the planner from the link above to lock a specific time and share a DST-stable link with the other party.

CST to Los Angeles

CST · Central Time ↔ Los Angeles. Right now, Los Angeles is −2h relative to CST. DST is honored live.

From

CST

—

Los Angeles

—

00:00CST hour of day23:30

Live offset

−2h

CST (May 23) ↔ Los Angeles (May 22)

If CST or Los Angeles just shifted for daylight saving, that's already reflected.

Best meeting overlap

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

CST time. Equivalent Los Angeles: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Working hours = 9 AM – 5 PM in each zone.

Hour-by-hour

CST → Los Angeles, every hour

CST · May 23Los Angeles · May 22

12:00 AM10:00 PM
1:00 AM11:00 PM
2:00 AM+1d12:00 AM
3:00 AM+1d1:00 AM
4:00 AM+1d2:00 AM
5:00 AM+1d3:00 AM
6:00 AM+1d4:00 AM
7:00 AM+1d5:00 AM
8:00 AM+1d6:00 AM
9:00 AM+1d7:00 AM
10:00 AM+1d8:00 AM
11:00 AM+1d9:00 AM
12:00 PM+1d10:00 AM
1:00 PM+1d11:00 AM
2:00 PM+1d12:00 PM
3:00 PM+1d1:00 PM
4:00 PM+1d2:00 PM
5:00 PM+1d3:00 PM
6:00 PM+1d4:00 PM
7:00 PM+1d5:00 PM
8:00 PM+1d6:00 PM
9:00 PM+1d7:00 PM
10:00 PM+1d8:00 PM
11:00 PM+1d9:00 PM

Both zones in working hours±1d = the TO side lands on a different calendar day

FAQ

CST ↔ Los Angeles, questions answered

What's the current time difference between CST and Los Angeles?: Right now, Los Angeles (Los Angeles) is −2h relative to CST (CST · Central Time). The number is live and reflects the current daylight-saving status of both zones.
Does this converter account for daylight saving time?: Yes. The math is done against IANA's tz database via Intl.DateTimeFormat, so DST shifts in either zone show up immediately at the transition. Around DST boundaries the conversion can move by an hour from one week to the next — this page always reflects the current rule.
Why does the TO column sometimes show "+1d" or "−1d"?: When the CST hour lands on a different calendar day in Los Angeles, we flag it so you don't accidentally schedule a meeting on the wrong date. CST 11 PM is often the next day in eastern-hemisphere zones, for example.
How do I schedule a meeting that works for both zones?: Look at the row highlighted lume green — that's the longest contiguous block where both CST and Los Angeles are in standard working hours (9 AM–5 PM local). Open the planner from the link above to lock a specific time and share a DST-stable link with the other party.

Reverse — Los Angeles to CST Time in Los Angeles Open in planner