GFT to PDT Time Converter

Convert French Guiana Time (GFT) to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 4 hours behind.

Cayenne · French Guiana Time
02:15:28
Thursday, May 21, 2026
GMT-3 · UTC-03:00
Los Angeles · Pacific Daylight Time
22:15:28
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00

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From: GFT (Cayenne)
To: PDT (Los Angeles)
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Daylight Saving status right now

GFT (French Guiana Time)
Observes DST
No
PDT (Pacific Daylight 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: PDT observes DST while GFT does not. The 4-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when PDT starts or ends DST.

When can GFT and PDT meet?

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

Hour-by-hour GFT to PDT conversion table

GFT time (Cayenne)PDT time (Los Angeles)Status
00:00 Thu20:00 WedOff-hours both sides
01:00 Thu21:00 WedOff-hours both sides
02:00 Thu22:00 WedOff-hours both sides
03:00 Thu23:00 WedOff-hours both sides
04:00 Thu00:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
05:00 Thu01:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
06:00 Thu02:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
07:00 Thu03:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
08:00 Thu04:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
09:00 Thu05:00 ThuGFT working
10:00 Thu06:00 ThuGFT working
11:00 Thu07:00 ThuGFT working
12:00 Thu08:00 ThuGFT working
13:00 Thu09:00 ThuBoth at work
14:00 Thu10:00 ThuBoth at work
15:00 Thu11:00 ThuBoth at work
16:00 Thu12:00 ThuBoth at work
17:00 Thu13:00 ThuPDT working
18:00 Thu14:00 ThuPDT working
19:00 Thu15:00 ThuPDT working
20:00 Thu16:00 ThuPDT working
21:00 Thu17:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
22:00 Thu18:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
23:00 Thu19:00 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

French Guiana Time (GFT)
IANA identifier
America/Cayenne
Current UTC offset
UTC-03:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-3
Major cities in this zone
Cayenne
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
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 Cayenne and Los Angeles

Los Angeles
Sunrise
05:49
Sunset
19:52
Solar noon
12:50
Daylight
14h 2m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between GFT and PDT right now?+
PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) is currently 4 hours behind GFT (French Guiana Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does GFT or PDT observe daylight saving time?+
GFT: does not observe daylight saving time. PDT: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between GFT and PDT?+
The strongest overlap is 13:00–16:00 GFT (09:00–12:00 PDT), giving 4 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 Cayenne?+
When it is 12:00 Thu in Cayenne (GFT), it is 08:00 Thu in Los Angeles (PDT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for GFT and PDT?+
GFT maps to "America/Cayenne" in the IANA database. PDT maps to "America/Los_Angeles". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Cayenne ahead of or behind Los Angeles?+
Whether Cayenne (GFT) is ahead of or behind Los Angeles (PDT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now PDT is 4 hours behind GFT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for GFT and PDT?+
GFT is UTC-03:00 (GMT-3) and PDT 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 GFT and PDT?+
Yes. There are 4 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 13:00–16:00 GFT.