PST to CAT Converter

Category: Time Zone Converters

- July 02, 2025

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Pacific Standard Time (PST)

UTC-8 • Los Angeles, Vancouver, Seattle

Conversion Settings

Configure your timezone conversion preferences

Auto Convert

Daylight Saving Aware

Show UTC Offset

Show Seconds

Central Africa Time (CAT)

UTC+2 • Harare, Lusaka, Maputo

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Select a time to convert

Time Difference: --

UTC Offset (PST/PDT): -8

UTC Offset (CAT): +2

DST Status: --

PST/PDT Time: --

CAT Time: --

Time Format:

Current PST/PDT: --:--:--

Current CAT: --:--:--

🌍 PST is UTC-8 (winter), PDT is UTC-7 (summer). CAT is always UTC+2 with no daylight saving time changes.

PST to CAT Conversion Guide

What is PST to CAT Conversion?

PST to CAT conversion helps you translate time between Pacific Standard Time and Central Africa Time. PST is UTC-8 during standard time (November-March) and PDT is UTC-7 during daylight time (March-November). CAT is always UTC+2 throughout the year with no daylight saving changes. The time difference varies between 9-10 hours depending on whether Pacific Time is observing standard or daylight time.

Time Zone Information

Pacific Standard Time (PST): UTC-8, used in western United States and Canada during standard time (November to March).

Pacific Daylight Time (PDT): UTC-7, used during daylight saving time (March to November).

Central Africa Time (CAT): UTC+2, used across central and southern Africa with no daylight saving time.

Time Difference: CAT is 10 hours ahead of PST and 9 hours ahead of PDT.

Daylight Saving Time Impact

PST Period: Standard time observed from first Sunday in November to second Sunday in March

PDT Period: Daylight time observed from second Sunday in March to first Sunday in November

CAT Consistency: Central Africa Time never changes and remains UTC+2 year-round

Common Conversion Examples

Business Hours (PST)

PST 9:00 AM → CAT 7:00 PM

PST 5:00 PM → CAT 3:00 AM (next day)

Standard time conversion (winter)

Business Hours (PDT)

PDT 9:00 AM → CAT 6:00 PM

PDT 5:00 PM → CAT 2:00 AM (next day)

Daylight time conversion (summer)

International Meetings

PST 8:00 AM → CAT 6:00 PM

PDT 8:00 AM → CAT 5:00 PM

Early morning Pacific times work well

Late Night Calls

PST 11:00 PM → CAT 9:00 AM (next day)

PDT 11:00 PM → CAT 8:00 AM (next day)

Late Pacific times reach morning CAT

Conversion Tips & Best Practices

• PST is used November-March (winter), PDT is used March-November (summer)

• CAT never changes and remains UTC+2 throughout the year

• Add 10 hours to PST or 9 hours to PDT to get CAT time

• CAT dates often change when converting late Pacific evening times

• Best meeting times: 7-11 AM Pacific for evening CAT business hours

• CAT covers countries like Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana, and parts of others

Converting Pacific Time to Central Africa Time

Trying to figure out the exact time difference between Los Angeles and Harare? Whether you're scheduling a meeting, calling family, or planning remote work hours, this PST to CAT time converter gives you instant answers with all the context you need. Check out the comparison below to see which countries fall into these two time zones:

PST/PDT (UTC-8 / UTC-7)	CAT (UTC+2)
🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada 🇲🇽 Mexico	🇦🇴 Angola 🇧🇮 Burundi 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo 🇲🇼 Malawi 🇲🇿 Mozambique 🇷🇼 Rwanda 🇿🇲 Zambia 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇱🇸 Lesotho 🇸🇿 Eswatini 🇧🇼 Botswana 🇳🇦 Namibia

What this converter actually does

This calculator helps you figure out the current time difference and converts the time between two regions: Pacific Time (PST or PDT) and Central Africa Time (CAT). You input a date and time from either zone, and it shows you the exact local time in the other. No need to do math in your head or wonder whether daylight saving time is messing things up.

Why you'd want to use it

If you’re in California working with someone in Zambia, or coordinating a video call from Vancouver to Mozambique, knowing the right time in both places is non-negotiable. This tool is built for anyone who works or connects across continents and doesn’t want to make scheduling mistakes.

Using the converter step by step

1. Choose the date and time

Start by picking your date and time from the input panel under the zone labeled Pacific Standard Time or Central Africa Time. You can swap which side you're converting from using the "Swap" button.

2. Select the correct timezone

There’s a dropdown where you can choose between PST/PDT or CAT as your input zone. Whichever you pick, the other becomes your target zone for conversion.

3. Tap “Convert Time”

Once you’ve entered the details, hit the convert button. You’ll get the local time in the other zone, along with the date (in case the time crosses over midnight).

4. Want to check the current time?

Click the "Now" button to automatically fill in the current date and time based on your selected zone. It's a quick way to get up-to-the-minute answers.

5. Reset anytime

If you want to start fresh, hit the "Reset" button. This puts everything back to the current time in Pacific Time with default settings.

Built-in settings that give you extra control

Below the time input, you’ll find several settings that let you fine-tune how the converter works:

Auto Convert: If checked, the tool will convert the moment you adjust the date or time.
Daylight Saving Aware: This handles whether Pacific Time is observing daylight saving (PDT) or not (PST). It adjusts the conversion accordingly.
Show UTC Offset: Displays how many hours behind or ahead each zone is from UTC.
Show Seconds: Lets you track down to the second if you’re working with tight time requirements.

Quick answers to questions you might be asking

What if I’m converting during daylight time?

No problem. The converter checks the date and knows when the US switches between PST and PDT. If daylight saving awareness is turned on, it’ll handle this behind the scenes.

Is CAT affected by daylight saving?

Not at all. CAT stays at UTC+2 throughout the year. That consistency helps reduce confusion.

Can I switch from 12-hour to 24-hour format?

Yes. Use the “12 Hour / 24 Hour” button in the bottom section to flip between formats anytime. It updates all results instantly.

Can I use keyboard shortcuts?

You can. Hitting keys like Enter, S, or N (without holding Ctrl) will trigger common actions like convert, swap, or set time to now. Great for power users.

How this helps in real-life situations

Let’s say you're based in San Diego and collaborating with a team in Lusaka, Zambia. You need to set up a weekly meeting that works for both sides. Your 9 AM Pacific Time meeting lands exactly at 7 PM CAT, which is perfect for wrapping up their day. This converter helps you spot those sweet spots in seconds, so nobody’s forced into a 2 AM call.

Make your PST to CAT conversions smooth every time

Whether you're scheduling across continents, coordinating with international colleagues, or just trying to stay in sync with friends abroad, this converter keeps you one step ahead. No more checking three different websites or second-guessing time changes. Just enter, convert, and carry on with confidence.