PST to PONT Time Converter

Convert Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Pohnpei Time (PONT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 18 hours ahead.

Los Angeles · Pacific Standard Time
15:05:47
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00
Palikir · Pohnpei Time
09:05:47
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+11 · UTC+11:00

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From: PST (Los Angeles)
To: PONT (Palikir)
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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-07:00UTC-08:00
PONT (Pohnpei Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: PST observes DST while PONT does not. The 18-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when PST starts or ends DST.

When can PST and PONT 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.
2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 15:0016:00 PST (09:0010:00 PONT).

Hour-by-hour PST to PONT conversion table

PST time (Los Angeles)PONT time (Palikir)Status
00:00 Tue18:00 TueOff-hours both sides
01:00 Tue19:00 TueOff-hours both sides
02:00 Tue20:00 TueOff-hours both sides
03:00 Tue21:00 TueOff-hours both sides
04:00 Tue22:00 TueOff-hours both sides
05:00 Tue23:00 TueOff-hours both sides
06:00 Tue00:00 WedOff-hours both sides
07:00 Tue01:00 WedOff-hours both sides
08:00 Tue02:00 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Tue03:00 WedPST working
10:00 Tue04:00 WedPST working
11:00 Tue05:00 WedPST working
12:00 Tue06:00 WedPST working
13:00 Tue07:00 WedPST working
14:00 Tue08:00 WedPST working
15:00 Tue09:00 WedBoth at work
16:00 Tue10:00 WedBoth at work
17:00 Tue11:00 WedPONT working
18:00 Tue12:00 WedPONT working
19:00 Tue13:00 WedPONT working
20:00 Tue14:00 WedPONT working
21:00 Tue15:00 WedPONT working
22:00 Tue16:00 WedPONT working
23:00 Tue17:00 WedOff-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
Pohnpei Time (PONT)
IANA identifier
Pacific/Pohnpei
Current UTC offset
UTC+11:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+11
Major cities in this zone
Palikir

Sun today in Los Angeles and Palikir

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

Related converters

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between PST and PONT right now?+
PONT (Pohnpei Time) is currently 18 hours ahead 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 PONT observe daylight saving time?+
PST: observes daylight saving time. PONT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between PST and PONT?+
The strongest overlap is 15:00–16:00 PST (09:00–10:00 PONT), giving 2 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Palikir when it is 12:00 noon in Los Angeles?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Los Angeles (PST), it is 06:00 Wed in Palikir (PONT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for PST and PONT?+
PST maps to "America/Los_Angeles" in the IANA database. PONT maps to "Pacific/Pohnpei". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Los Angeles ahead of or behind Palikir?+
Whether Los Angeles (PST) is ahead of or behind Palikir (PONT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now PONT is 18 hours ahead PST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for PST and PONT?+
PST is UTC-07:00 (PDT) and PONT is UTC+11:00 (GMT+11). 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 PONT?+
Yes. There are 2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 15:00–16:00 PST.