PDT to UTC Time Converter

Convert Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 7 hours ahead.

Los Angeles · Pacific Daylight Time
14:36:25
Sunday, May 10, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00
UTC · Coordinated Universal Time
21:36:25
Sunday, May 10, 2026
UTC · UTC+00:00

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

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
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: PDT observes DST while UTC does not. The 7-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when PDT starts or ends DST.

When can PDT and UTC 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 Los Angeles (PDT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–09:00 PDT (16:00–16:00 UTC).

Hour-by-hour PDT to UTC conversion table

PDT time (Los Angeles)UTC time (UTC)Status
00:00 Sun07:00 SunOff-hours both sides
01:00 Sun08:00 SunOff-hours both sides
02:00 Sun09:00 SunUTC working
03:00 Sun10:00 SunUTC working
04:00 Sun11:00 SunUTC working
05:00 Sun12:00 SunUTC working
06:00 Sun13:00 SunUTC working
07:00 Sun14:00 SunUTC working
08:00 Sun15:00 SunUTC working
09:00 Sun16:00 SunBoth at work
10:00 Sun17:00 SunPDT working
11:00 Sun18:00 SunPDT working
12:00 Sun19:00 SunPDT working
13:00 Sun20:00 SunPDT working
14:00 Sun21:00 SunPDT working
15:00 Sun22:00 SunPDT working
16:00 Sun23:00 SunPDT working
17:00 Sun00:00 MonOff-hours both sides
18:00 Sun01:00 MonOff-hours both sides
19:00 Sun02:00 MonOff-hours both sides
20:00 Sun03:00 MonOff-hours both sides
21:00 Sun04:00 MonOff-hours both sides
22:00 Sun05:00 MonOff-hours both sides
23:00 Sun06:00 MonOff-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

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
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
IANA identifier
UTC
Current UTC offset
UTC+00:00
Current abbreviation
UTC
Major cities in this zone
UTC

Sun today in Los Angeles and UTC

Los Angeles
Sunrise
05:56
Sunset
19:44
Solar noon
12:50
Daylight
13h 48m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between PDT and UTC right now?+
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is currently 7 hours ahead PDT (Pacific Daylight Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does PDT or UTC observe daylight saving time?+
PDT: observes daylight saving time. UTC: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between PDT and UTC?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–09:00 PDT (16:00–16:00 UTC), giving 1 hour when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in UTC when it is 12:00 noon in Los Angeles?+
When it is 12:00 Sun in Los Angeles (PDT), it is 19:00 Sun in UTC (UTC).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for PDT and UTC?+
PDT maps to "America/Los_Angeles" in the IANA database. UTC maps to "UTC". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Los Angeles ahead of or behind UTC?+
Whether Los Angeles (PDT) is ahead of or behind UTC (UTC) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now UTC is 7 hours ahead PDT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for PDT and UTC?+
PDT is UTC-07:00 (PDT) and UTC is UTC+00:00 (UTC). 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 PDT and UTC?+
Yes. There are 1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–09:00 PDT.