UTC to PT Time Converter

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

UTC · Coordinated Universal Time
11:27:16
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC · UTC+00:00
Los Angeles · Pacific Time
04:27:16
Monday, May 11, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00

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From: UTC (UTC)
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Daylight Saving status right now

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)
Observes DST
No
PT (Pacific Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-07:00 → UTC-08:00

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

When can UTC and PT meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in UTC (UTC). 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: 16:00–16:00 UTC (09:00–09:00 PT).

Hour-by-hour UTC to PT conversion table

UTC time (UTC)PT time (Los Angeles)Status
00:00 Mon17:00 SunOff-hours both sides
01:00 Mon18:00 SunOff-hours both sides
02:00 Mon19:00 SunOff-hours both sides
03:00 Mon20:00 SunOff-hours both sides
04:00 Mon21:00 SunOff-hours both sides
05:00 Mon22:00 SunOff-hours both sides
06:00 Mon23:00 SunOff-hours both sides
07:00 Mon00:00 MonOff-hours both sides
08:00 Mon01:00 MonOff-hours both sides
09:00 Mon02:00 MonUTC working
10:00 Mon03:00 MonUTC working
11:00 Mon04:00 MonUTC working
12:00 Mon05:00 MonUTC working
13:00 Mon06:00 MonUTC working
14:00 Mon07:00 MonUTC working
15:00 Mon08:00 MonUTC working
16:00 Mon09:00 MonBoth at work
17:00 Mon10:00 MonPT working
18:00 Mon11:00 MonPT working
19:00 Mon12:00 MonPT working
20:00 Mon13:00 MonPT working
21:00 Mon14:00 MonPT working
22:00 Mon15:00 MonPT working
23:00 Mon16:00 MonPT 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

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
IANA identifier
UTC
Current UTC offset
UTC+00:00
Current abbreviation
UTC
Major cities in this zone
UTC
Pacific Time (PT)
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 UTC and Los Angeles

Los Angeles
Sunrise
05:55
Sunset
19:45
Solar noon
12:50
Daylight
13h 49m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between UTC and PT right now?+
PT (Pacific Time) is currently 7 hours behind UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does UTC or PT observe daylight saving time?+
UTC: does not observe daylight saving time. PT: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between UTC and PT?+
The strongest overlap is 16:00–16:00 UTC (09:00–09:00 PT), giving 1 hour when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 12:00 noon in UTC?+
When it is 12:00 Mon in UTC (UTC), it is 05:00 Mon in Los Angeles (PT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for UTC and PT?+
UTC maps to "UTC" in the IANA database. PT maps to "America/Los_Angeles". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is UTC ahead of or behind Los Angeles?+
Whether UTC (UTC) is ahead of or behind Los Angeles (PT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now PT is 7 hours behind UTC. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for UTC and PT?+
UTC is UTC+00:00 (UTC) and PT 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 UTC and PT?+
Yes. There are 1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 16:00–16:00 UTC.