WST to PST Time Converter

Convert Samoa Time (WST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 20 hours behind.

Apia · Samoa Time
19:24:33
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+13 · UTC+13:00
Los Angeles · Pacific Standard Time
23:24:33
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00

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

WST (Samoa Time)
Observes DST
No
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

Heads up: PST observes DST while WST does not. The 20-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when PST starts or ends DST.

When can WST and PST meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Apia (WST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
4 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–12:00 WST (13:00–16:00 PST).

Hour-by-hour WST to PST conversion table

WST time (Apia)PST time (Los Angeles)Status
00:00 Wed04:00 TueOff-hours both sides
01:00 Wed05:00 TueOff-hours both sides
02:00 Wed06:00 TueOff-hours both sides
03:00 Wed07:00 TueOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed08:00 TueOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed09:00 TuePST working
06:00 Wed10:00 TuePST working
07:00 Wed11:00 TuePST working
08:00 Wed12:00 TuePST working
09:00 Wed13:00 TueBoth at work
10:00 Wed14:00 TueBoth at work
11:00 Wed15:00 TueBoth at work
12:00 Wed16:00 TueBoth at work
13:00 Wed17:00 TueWST working
14:00 Wed18:00 TueWST working
15:00 Wed19:00 TueWST working
16:00 Wed20:00 TueWST working
17:00 Wed21:00 TueOff-hours both sides
18:00 Wed22:00 TueOff-hours both sides
19:00 Wed23:00 TueOff-hours both sides
20:00 Wed00:00 WedOff-hours both sides
21:00 Wed01:00 WedOff-hours both sides
22:00 Wed02:00 WedOff-hours both sides
23:00 Wed03:00 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

Samoa Time (WST)
IANA identifier
Pacific/Apia
Current UTC offset
UTC+13:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+13
Major cities in this zone
Apia
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

Sun today in Apia and Los Angeles

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

Related converters

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between WST and PST right now?+
PST (Pacific Standard Time) is currently 20 hours behind WST (Samoa Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does WST or PST observe daylight saving time?+
WST: does not observe daylight saving time. PST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between WST and PST?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–12:00 WST (13:00–16:00 PST), giving 4 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 Apia?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Apia (WST), it is 16:00 Tue in Los Angeles (PST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for WST and PST?+
WST maps to "Pacific/Apia" in the IANA database. PST maps to "America/Los_Angeles". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Apia ahead of or behind Los Angeles?+
Whether Apia (WST) is ahead of or behind Los Angeles (PST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now PST is 20 hours behind WST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for WST and PST?+
WST is UTC+13:00 (GMT+13) and PST 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 WST and PST?+
Yes. There are 4 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–12:00 WST.