PST to PDT Time Converter

Convert Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is same time.

Los Angeles · Pacific Standard Time
13:55:25
Sunday, May 10, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00
Los Angeles · Pacific Daylight Time
13:55:25
Sunday, May 10, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00

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

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
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

When can PST and PDT meet?

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

Hour-by-hour PST to PDT conversion table

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

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

Related converters

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between PST and PDT right now?+
PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) is currently same time PST (Pacific Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does PST or PDT observe daylight saving time?+
PST: observes daylight saving time. PDT: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between PST and PDT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–16:00 PST (09:00–16:00 PDT), giving 8 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 Los Angeles?+
When it is 12:00 Sun in Los Angeles (PST), it is 12:00 Sun in Los Angeles (PDT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for PST and PDT?+
PST maps to "America/Los_Angeles" 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 Los Angeles ahead of or behind Los Angeles?+
Whether Los Angeles (PST) is ahead of or behind Los Angeles (PDT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now PDT is same time PST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for PST and PDT?+
PST is UTC-07:00 (PDT) 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 PST and PDT?+
Yes. There are 8 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–16:00 PST.