Beijing
Los Angeles
Convert CST-CN to PST
China Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time — Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Beijing
Quick Facts
Time Difference
-15 hours
CST-CN Full Name
China Standard Time
PST Full Name
Pacific Standard Time
CST-CN to PST Conversion Table
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About CST-CN and PST Time Zones
CST-CN (China Standard Time) is UTC+8 and covers cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou. PST (Pacific Standard Time) is UTC-8 and covers cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Beijing (CST-CN), it's 9:00 PM in Los Angeles (PST). The time difference between CST-CN and PST is 15 hours — Los Angeles is behind Beijing.
With a 16-hour gap, scheduling overlap is very limited. Early morning in Beijing (6–8 AM) corresponds to evening or late night in Los Angeles.
Daylight Saving Time
PST observes Daylight Saving Time and becomes PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) during summer months, shifting clocks forward by 1 hour to UTC-7.
During DST transitions, the time difference between CST-CN and PST may shift by ±1 hour. Always verify the current offset above for the most accurate conversion.
Use our world clock tool to compare Beijing and Los Angeles with a visual timeline, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between CST-CN and PST?
Los Angeles (PST) is 15 hours behind Beijing (CST-CN). The offset is -15 hours.
Is PST ahead or behind CST-CN?
PST is 15 hours behind CST-CN. CST-CN is UTC+8 and PST is UTC-7.
When it's 12:00 PM in Beijing, what time is it in Los Angeles?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Beijing (CST-CN), it's 9:00 PM in Los Angeles (PST).
When it's 5:00 PM in Beijing, what time is it in Los Angeles?
When it's 5:00 PM in Beijing (CST-CN), it's 2:00 AM in Los Angeles (PST).
Does PST change for Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. PST (Pacific Standard Time, UTC-8) becomes PDT (Pacific Daylight Time, UTC-7) in summer, shifting clocks forward 1 hour.