PST to CAT
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CATGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
PST and CAT on the World Map
The map below highlights the PST (Pacific Standard Time) and CAT (Central Africa Time) timezone regions across the globe.
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.
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 to CAT Time Difference – Complete Guide
PST runs on Pacific Standard Time (PST) at UTC-08:00. CAT runs on Central Africa Time (CAT) at UTC+02:00. That puts PST 10 hours ahead of CAT — a difference of +10h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in PST it is 7:00 PM in CAT. Midnight in PST is 10:00 AM in CAT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
PST to CAT time conversion table
| PST (PST) | CAT (CAT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert PST to CAT time
- Scheduling a call from PST to CAT: a 10:00 AM start in PST lands at 8:00 PM in CAT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +10h gap: PST and CAT 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 CAT is 7:00 PM in PST.
- Watching a live event or market open: PST viewers need 7:00 PM in CAT to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 2:00 PM if the event is anchored to PST.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PST" 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 PST takes the early slot, the next week CAT does.
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.
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.
Best time to call between PST and CAT
With a +10h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. CAT opens at 9:00 AM CAT, which is 7:00 PM in PST, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
PST and CAT have no shared working hours because of the +10h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
PST is 10 hours ahead of CAT (PST UTC-08:00 → CAT UTC+02:00). 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
PST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
CAT
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between PST and CAT?
PST (PST, UTC-08:00) is 10 hours ahead of CAT (CAT, UTC+02:00). The gap is currently +10h.
How do I convert PST time to CAT time?
Add +10h to PST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in PST is 7:00 PM in CAT.
What time is it in CAT right now?
CAT uses CAT at UTC+02:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +10h offset from PST.
What is the best time to call CAT from PST?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +10h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in PST, which is 11:00 PM in CAT.
Which is ahead, PST or CAT?
PST is 10 hours ahead of CAT. When it is 12:00 PM in PST it is 10:00 PM in CAT.
Does daylight saving time affect the PST–CAT difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +10h offset between PST and CAT is fixed all year.
Which other cities share PST's time zone?
PST also covers Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego, Portland, Las Vegas, Sacramento and 2 more.
Which countries use PST, PST's zone?
PST is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).
Is there a day difference between PST and CAT?
Not normally. The +10h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between PST and CAT?
CAT is +10h from PST.
What timezone is PST in?
PST operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is CAT in?
CAT operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use PST (Pacific Standard Time)?
PST is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).
Does PST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, PST switches to PDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about PST?
Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time. The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
Which cities are in the CAT timezone?
Major cities in the CAT timezone include Harare, Lusaka, Maputo, Lilongwe, Kigali.
What is the UTC offset for CAT?
Central Africa Time (CAT) is at UTC+02:00.
What should I know about the CAT timezone?
Central Africa Time is fixed at UTC+02:00 with no daylight saving. CAT matches South Africa Standard Time (SAST) all year.
When is it midnight in PST, what time is it in CAT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in PST (PST), it is +10h later in CAT (CAT).
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