Los Angeles
Beijing
Convert PST to CST-CN
Pacific Standard Time to China Standard Time — Beijing is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles
Quick Facts
Time Difference
+15 hours
PST Full Name
Pacific Standard Time
CST-CN Full Name
China Standard Time
PST to CST-CN Conversion Table
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About PST and CST-CN Time Zones
PST (Pacific Standard Time) is UTC-8 and covers cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle. CST-CN (China Standard Time) is UTC+8 and covers cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Los Angeles (PST), it's 3:00 AM in Beijing (CST-CN). The time difference between PST and CST-CN is 15 hours — Beijing is ahead of Los Angeles.
With a 16-hour gap, scheduling overlap is very limited. Early morning in Los Angeles (6–8 AM) corresponds to evening or late night in Beijing.
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 PST and CST-CN may shift by ±1 hour. Always verify the current offset above for the most accurate conversion.
Use our world clock tool to compare Los Angeles and Beijing with a visual timeline, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between PST and CST-CN?
Beijing (CST-CN) is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles (PST). The offset is +15 hours.
Is CST-CN ahead or behind PST?
CST-CN is 15 hours ahead of PST. PST is UTC-7 and CST-CN is UTC+8.
When it's 12:00 PM in Los Angeles, what time is it in Beijing?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Los Angeles (PST), it's 3:00 AM in Beijing (CST-CN).
When it's 5:00 PM in Los Angeles, what time is it in Beijing?
When it's 5:00 PM in Los Angeles (PST), it's 8:00 AM in Beijing (CST-CN).
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.