PDT — Pacific Daylight Time
UTC-07:00 · 7 hours behind UTC · DST active
Details
| Abbreviation | PDT |
| Full name | Pacific Daylight Time |
| UTC offset | UTC-07:00 |
| IANA identifier | America/Los_Angeles |
| DST status | Active |
| Standard offset | UTC-08:00 |
| DST offset | UTC-07:00 |
| Clocks forward | Sunday, March 8, 2026 |
| Clocks back | Sunday, November 1, 2026 |
Countries Using PDT
Time Difference from PDT
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | -3h |
| Chicago | -2h |
| London | -8h |
| Paris | -9h |
| Moscow | -10h |
| Dubai | -11h |
| Mumbai | -12h 30m |
| Bangkok | -14h |
| Shanghai | -15h |
| Tokyo | -16h |
| Sydney | -17h |
| Auckland | -19h |
Using PDT in practice
Planning notes for business hours, handoffs, and recurring meetings in this timezone.
Right now
It is currently morning in PDT, which is outside typical calling hours. Standard business-hour checks should use 9:00 AM-5:00 PM local time.
Best overlap
The best listed workday overlap is with Chicago: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM PDT equals 11:00 AM-5:00 PM there.
Recurring events
This zone observes daylight saving time, so recurring meetings can shift by one hour for people outside the same DST rule.
| Market | PDT | Their time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| New York | 9:00 AM-2:00 PM | 12:00 PM-5:00 PM |
| Auckland | 2:00 PM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM |
| Sydney | 4:00 PM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-10:00 AM |
Convert PDT to Other Time Zones
Cities in PDT
About PDT (Pacific Daylight Time)
PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) is a time zone with a UTC offset of -07:00, meaning it is 7 hours behind UTC. The IANA timezone database identifies it as America/Los_Angeles. It is used in 2 countries, including Mexico, United States.
This time zone observes daylight saving time. During standard time, the offset is UTC-08:00. When DST is active, clocks are advanced by one hour to UTC-07:00. In 2026, DST begins on Sunday, March 8, 2026 and ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026. DST is currently active.
Major cities in PDT include Los Angeles, and 100 more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PDT?
PDT stands for Pacific Daylight Time. It is 7 hours behind UTC (UTC-07:00). The IANA timezone identifier is America/Los_Angeles.
What is the current time in PDT?
The current PDT time is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. PDT is UTC-07:00, which is 7 hours behind UTC.
Does PDT observe daylight saving time?
Yes. When DST is active, the offset changes from UTC-08:00 to UTC-07:00. In 2026, clocks spring forward on Sunday, March 8, 2026 and fall back on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
What countries use PDT?
Countries and regions using PDT include Mexico, United States.
How do I convert PDT to my local time?
Use our time zone converter to convert PDT to any other time zone. You can also check the time difference table on this page which shows the offset between PDT and 13 major world cities.