NST to PST Time Converter

Convert Newfoundland Standard Time (NST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 4h 30m behind.

St. John's · Newfoundland Standard Time
16:46:49
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT-2:30 · UTC-02:30
Los Angeles · Pacific Standard Time
12:16:49
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00

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From: NST (St. John's)
To: PST (Los Angeles)
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Daylight Saving status right now

NST (Newfoundland Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-02:30 → UTC-03:30
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

When can NST and PST 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 St. John's (NST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
3 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 14:00–16:00 NST (09:30–11:30 PST).

Hour-by-hour NST to PST conversion table

NST time (St. John's)PST time (Los Angeles)Status
00:00 Tue19:30 MonOff-hours both sides
01:00 Tue20:30 MonOff-hours both sides
02:00 Tue21:30 MonOff-hours both sides
03:00 Tue22:30 MonOff-hours both sides
04:00 Tue23:30 MonOff-hours both sides
05:00 Tue00:30 TueOff-hours both sides
06:00 Tue01:30 TueOff-hours both sides
07:00 Tue02:30 TueOff-hours both sides
08:00 Tue03:30 TueOff-hours both sides
09:00 Tue04:30 TueNST working
10:00 Tue05:30 TueNST working
11:00 Tue06:30 TueNST working
12:00 Tue07:30 TueNST working
13:00 Tue08:30 TueNST working
14:00 Tue09:30 TueBoth at work
15:00 Tue10:30 TueBoth at work
16:00 Tue11:30 TueBoth at work
17:00 Tue12:30 TuePST working
18:00 Tue13:30 TuePST working
19:00 Tue14:30 TuePST working
20:00 Tue15:30 TuePST working
21:00 Tue16:30 TuePST working
22:00 Tue17:30 TueOff-hours both sides
23:00 Tue18:30 TueOff-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

Newfoundland Standard Time (NST)
IANA identifier
America/St_Johns
Current UTC offset
UTC-02:30
Current abbreviation
GMT-2:30
Major cities in this zone
St. John's
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 St. John's and Los Angeles

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

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Looking for local time? See time in St. John's or time in Los Angeles.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between NST and PST right now?+
PST (Pacific Standard Time) is currently 4h 30m behind NST (Newfoundland Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does NST or PST observe daylight saving time?+
NST: observes daylight saving time. PST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between NST and PST?+
The strongest overlap is 14:00–16:00 NST (09:30–11:30 PST), giving 3 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 St. John's?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in St. John's (NST), it is 07:30 Tue in Los Angeles (PST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for NST and PST?+
NST maps to "America/St_Johns" 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 St. John's ahead of or behind Los Angeles?+
Whether St. John's (NST) is ahead of or behind Los Angeles (PST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now PST is 4h 30m behind NST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for NST and PST?+
NST is UTC-02:30 (GMT-2:30) 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 NST and PST?+
Yes. There are 3 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 14:00–16:00 NST.