PST to SLST Time Converter

Convert Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Sri Lanka Standard Time (SLST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 12h 30m ahead.

Los Angeles · Pacific Standard Time
08:10:07
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00
Colombo · Sri Lanka Standard Time
20:40:07
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
GMT+5:30 · UTC+05:30

Convert a specific time

From: PST (Los Angeles)
To: SLST (Colombo)
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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
SLST (Sri Lanka Standard Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: PST observes DST while SLST does not. The 12.5-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when PST starts or ends DST.

When can PST and SLST meet?

No business-hours overlap exists between PST and SLST.
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 PST to SLST conversion table

PST time (Los Angeles)SLST time (Colombo)Status
00:00 Wed12:30 WedSLST working
01:00 Wed13:30 WedSLST working
02:00 Wed14:30 WedSLST working
03:00 Wed15:30 WedSLST working
04:00 Wed16:30 WedSLST working
05:00 Wed17:30 WedOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed18:30 WedOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed19:30 WedOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed20:30 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed21:30 WedPST working
10:00 Wed22:30 WedPST working
11:00 Wed23:30 WedPST working
12:00 Wed00:30 ThuPST working
13:00 Wed01:30 ThuPST working
14:00 Wed02:30 ThuPST working
15:00 Wed03:30 ThuPST working
16:00 Wed04:30 ThuPST working
17:00 Wed05:30 ThuOff-hours both sides
18:00 Wed06:30 ThuOff-hours both sides
19:00 Wed07:30 ThuOff-hours both sides
20:00 Wed08:30 ThuOff-hours both sides
21:00 Wed09:30 ThuSLST working
22:00 Wed10:30 ThuSLST working
23:00 Wed11:30 ThuSLST 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

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
Sri Lanka Standard Time (SLST)
IANA identifier
Asia/Colombo
Current UTC offset
UTC+05:30
Current abbreviation
GMT+5:30
Major cities in this zone
Colombo

Sun today in Los Angeles and Colombo

Los Angeles
Sunrise
06:00
Sunset
19:41
Solar noon
12:50
Daylight
13h 41m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between PST and SLST right now?+
SLST (Sri Lanka Standard Time) is currently 12h 30m 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 SLST observe daylight saving time?+
PST: observes daylight saving time. SLST: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between PST and SLST?+
PST and SLST 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 Colombo when it is 12:00 noon in Los Angeles?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Los Angeles (PST), it is 00:30 Thu in Colombo (SLST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for PST and SLST?+
PST maps to "America/Los_Angeles" in the IANA database. SLST maps to "Asia/Colombo". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.