PST — Pacific Standard Time
UTC-08:00 · 8 hours behind UTC · DST active
Details
| Abbreviation | PST |
| Full name | Pacific Standard Time |
| UTC offset | UTC-08:00 |
| 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 PST
Current offset differs from the label
PST is listed as UTC-08:00, but the live IANA zone America/Los_Angeles is currently UTC-07:00. This usually happens during daylight saving time.
Time Difference from PST
| 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 PST in practice
Planning notes for business hours, handoffs, and recurring meetings in this timezone.
Right now
It is currently morning in PST, 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 PST 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 | PST | 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 |
Cities in PST
About PST (Pacific Standard Time)
PST (Pacific Standard Time) is a time zone with a UTC offset of -08:00, meaning it is 8 hours behind UTC. The IANA timezone database identifies it as America/Los_Angeles. It is used in 1 country, including 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 PST include Los Angeles, and 100 more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PST?
PST stands for Pacific Standard Time. It is 8 hours behind UTC (UTC-08:00). The IANA timezone identifier is America/Los_Angeles.
What is the current time in PST?
The current PST time is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. PST is UTC-08:00, which is 8 hours behind UTC.
Does PST 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 PST?
Countries and regions using PST include United States.
How do I convert PST to my local time?
Use our time zone converter to convert PST to any other time zone. You can also check the time difference table on this page which shows the offset between PST and 13 major world cities.