MVT to PST Time Converter

Convert Maldives Time (MVT) to Pacific Standard Time (PST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 12 hours behind.

Malé · Maldives Time
05:03:28
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+5 · UTC+05:00
Los Angeles · Pacific Standard Time
17:03:28
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00

Convert a specific time

From: MVT (Malé)
To: PST (Los Angeles)
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Daylight Saving status right now

MVT (Maldives 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 MVT does not. The 12-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when PST starts or ends DST.

When can MVT 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 Malé (MVT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No business-hours overlap exists between MVT and PST.
The two zones are too far apart for synchronous meetings during normal working hours. Plan async or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.

Hour-by-hour MVT to PST conversion table

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

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

Maldives Time (MVT)
IANA identifier
Indian/Maldives
Current UTC offset
UTC+05:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+5
Major cities in this zone
Malé
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 Malé and Los Angeles

Los Angeles
Sunrise
05:55
Sunset
19:46
Solar noon
12:50
Daylight
13h 51m

Related converters

PST to MVT (reverse)MVT to ESTMVT to GMTMVT to UTCMVT to CETMVT to ISTEST to PSTGMT to PSTUTC to PSTCET to PSTIST to PST
Looking for local time? See time in Malé or time in Los Angeles.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between MVT and PST right now?+
PST (Pacific Standard Time) is currently 12 hours behind MVT (Maldives Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does MVT or PST observe daylight saving time?+
MVT: does not observe daylight saving time. PST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between MVT and PST?+
MVT and PST have no business-hour overlap, even at the edges of a typical workday. Async collaboration or non-9-5 scheduling is the practical choice.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 12:00 noon in Malé?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Malé (MVT), it is 00:00 Wed in Los Angeles (PST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for MVT and PST?+
MVT maps to "Indian/Maldives" 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 Malé ahead of or behind Los Angeles?+
Whether Malé (MVT) is ahead of or behind Los Angeles (PST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now PST is 12 hours behind MVT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for MVT and PST?+
MVT is UTC+05:00 (GMT+5) 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 MVT and PST?+
No standard business-hours overlap exists between MVT and PST. Plan asynchronous work or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.