CAT to PST
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PSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
CAT and PST on the World Map
The map below highlights the CAT (Central Africa Time) and PST (Pacific Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
CAT – Central Africa Time
UTC+02:00Central Africa Time (CAT, UTC+02:00) covers Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi and neighbouring countries.
- •Central Africa Time is fixed at UTC+02:00 with no daylight saving.
- •CAT matches South Africa Standard Time (SAST) all year.
- •It is the same offset as Central European Time in winter.
- •Harare is level with Johannesburg and one hour ahead of Lagos.
PST – Pacific Standard Time
UTC-08:00Pacific Standard Time (PST) is the time zone for the US and Canadian Pacific coast, 8 hours behind UTC.
- •Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time.
- •The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
- •PST is 3 hours behind EST, creating a significant business hours gap.
- •Vancouver, Canada's third-largest city, uses PST.
Comparing Time Zones: CAT and PST
CAT runs on Central Africa Time (CAT) at UTC+02:00. PST runs on Pacific Standard Time (PST) at UTC-08:00. That puts CAT 10 hours behind PST — a difference of -10h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in CAT it is 11:00 PM in PST on the previous day. Midnight in CAT is 2:00 PM in PST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
CAT to PST time conversion table
| CAT (CAT) | PST (PST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert CAT to PST time
- Scheduling a call from CAT to PST: a 10:00 AM start in CAT lands at 12:00 AM in PST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -10h gap: CAT and PST have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in PST is 11:00 PM in CAT.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking PST local time against CAT keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -10h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM CAT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -10h gap is not.
- With a -10h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week CAT takes the early slot, the next week PST does.
About CAT (Central Africa Time)
Central Africa Time (CAT) is fixed at UTC+02:00 all year across a broad belt of southern and central Africa, including Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi and the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. None of these countries observes daylight saving time, so CAT never shifts. It is the same offset as South Africa Standard Time (SAST) and the winter version of Central European Time, which makes CAT a convenient bridge between African, European and Middle Eastern schedules — Harare is level with Johannesburg all year and one hour ahead of Lagos.
About PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Pacific Standard Time (PST) covers the west coast of North America, including tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle, and entertainment capital Los Angeles. The Pacific Time Zone is home to Silicon Valley and the world's largest technology companies. During summer, clocks advance to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-07:00). PST is also observed in Baja California, Mexico.
Best time to call between CAT and PST
With a -10h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. PST opens at 9:00 AM PST, which is 11:00 PM in CAT, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
CAT and PST have no shared working hours because of the -10h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
CAT is 10 hours behind PST (CAT UTC+02:00 → PST UTC-08:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
CAT
Does not observe DST
PST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between CAT and PST?
CAT (CAT, UTC+02:00) is 10 hours behind PST (PST, UTC-08:00). The gap is currently -10h.
How do I convert CAT time to PST time?
Add -10h to CAT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in CAT is 11:00 PM in PST (previous day).
What time is it in PST right now?
PST uses PST at UTC-08:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -10h offset from CAT.
What is the best time to call PST from CAT?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -10h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in CAT, which is 3:00 AM in PST.
Which is behind, CAT or PST?
CAT is 10 hours behind PST. When it is 12:00 PM in CAT it is 2:00 AM in PST.
Does daylight saving time affect the CAT–PST difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -10h offset between CAT and PST is fixed all year.
Which other cities share CAT's time zone?
CAT also covers Harare, Lusaka, Maputo, Lilongwe, Kigali.
Which countries use CAT, CAT's zone?
CAT is used in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi, DR Congo (east).
Is there a day difference between CAT and PST?
Not normally. The -10h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between CAT and PST?
PST is -10h from CAT.
What timezone is CAT in?
CAT operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is PST in?
PST operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use CAT (Central Africa Time)?
CAT is used in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi, and 1 more countries.
Does CAT observe daylight saving time?
No, CAT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+02:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about CAT?
Central Africa Time is fixed at UTC+02:00 with no daylight saving. CAT matches South Africa Standard Time (SAST) all year.
Which cities are in the PST timezone?
Major cities in the PST timezone include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego, Portland, Las Vegas, Sacramento.
What is the UTC offset for PST?
Pacific Standard Time (PST) is at UTC-08:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to PDT.
What should I know about the PST timezone?
Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time. The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
When is it midnight in CAT, what time is it in PST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in CAT (CAT), it is -10h later in PST (PST).
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