CKT to PST Time Converter

Convert Cook Islands Time (CKT) to Pacific Standard Time (PST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 3 hours ahead.

Rarotonga · Cook Islands Time
05:07:33
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT-10 · UTC-10:00
Los Angeles · Pacific Standard Time
08:07:33
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00

Convert a specific time

From: CKT (Rarotonga)
To: PST (Los Angeles)
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Daylight Saving status right now

CKT (Cook Islands Time)
Observes DST
No
PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-07:00 → UTC-08:00

Heads up: PST observes DST while CKT does not. The 3-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when PST starts or ends DST.

When can CKT and PST meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Rarotonga (CKT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
5 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–13:00 CKT (12:00–16:00 PST).

Hour-by-hour CKT to PST conversion table

CKT time (Rarotonga)PST time (Los Angeles)Status
00:00 Wed03:00 WedOff-hours both sides
01:00 Wed04:00 WedOff-hours both sides
02:00 Wed05:00 WedOff-hours both sides
03:00 Wed06:00 WedOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed07:00 WedOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed08:00 WedOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed09:00 WedPST working
07:00 Wed10:00 WedPST working
08:00 Wed11:00 WedPST working
09:00 Wed12:00 WedBoth at work
10:00 Wed13:00 WedBoth at work
11:00 Wed14:00 WedBoth at work
12:00 Wed15:00 WedBoth at work
13:00 Wed16:00 WedBoth at work
14:00 Wed17:00 WedCKT working
15:00 Wed18:00 WedCKT working
16:00 Wed19:00 WedCKT working
17:00 Wed20:00 WedOff-hours both sides
18:00 Wed21:00 WedOff-hours both sides
19:00 Wed22:00 WedOff-hours both sides
20:00 Wed23:00 WedOff-hours both sides
21:00 Wed00:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
22:00 Wed01:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
23:00 Wed02:00 ThuOff-hours both sides

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Cook Islands Time (CKT)
IANA identifier
Pacific/Rarotonga
Current UTC offset
UTC-10:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-10
Major cities in this zone
Rarotonga
Pacific Standard Time (PST)
IANA identifier
America/Los_Angeles
Current UTC offset
UTC-07:00
Current abbreviation
PDT
Major cities in this zone
Los AngelesSan FranciscoSeattlePortlandSan Diego

Sun today in Rarotonga and Los Angeles

Los Angeles
Sunrise
05:54
Sunset
19:47
Solar noon
12:50
Daylight
13h 52m

Related converters

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Looking for local time? See time in Rarotonga or time in Los Angeles.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CKT and PST right now?+
PST (Pacific Standard Time) is currently 3 hours ahead CKT (Cook Islands Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does CKT or PST observe daylight saving time?+
CKT: does not observe daylight saving time. PST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CKT and PST?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–13:00 CKT (12:00–16:00 PST), giving 5 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 12:00 noon in Rarotonga?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Rarotonga (CKT), it is 15:00 Wed in Los Angeles (PST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CKT and PST?+
CKT maps to "Pacific/Rarotonga" in the IANA database. PST maps to "America/Los_Angeles". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Rarotonga ahead of or behind Los Angeles?+
Whether Rarotonga (CKT) is ahead of or behind Los Angeles (PST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now PST is 3 hours ahead CKT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for CKT and PST?+
CKT is UTC-10:00 (GMT-10) and PST is UTC-07:00 (PDT). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both CKT and PST?+
Yes. There are 5 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–13:00 CKT.