WST2 to PST Time Converter

Convert Western Sahara Time (WST2) to Pacific Standard Time (PST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 8 hours behind.

Laayoune · Western Sahara Time
16:20:50
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00
Los Angeles · Pacific Standard Time
08:20:50
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00

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From: WST2 (Laayoune)
To: PST (Los Angeles)
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Daylight Saving status right now

WST2 (Western Sahara Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
No
Next fall back
2027-02-07
Offset shift
UTC+01:00 → UTC+00:00
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

When can WST2 and PST meet?

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WST2
PST
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Laayoune (WST2). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No overlap during strict 9-5 working hours; some flexibility needed.
If both sides are willing to extend to 8am-7pm, the available window is 16:00–18:00 WST2 (08:00–10:00 PST).

Hour-by-hour WST2 to PST conversion table

WST2 time (Laayoune)PST time (Los Angeles)Status
00:00 Wed16:00 TuePST working
01:00 Wed17:00 TueOff-hours both sides
02:00 Wed18:00 TueOff-hours both sides
03:00 Wed19:00 TueOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed20:00 TueOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed21:00 TueOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed22:00 TueOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed23:00 TueOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed00:00 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed01:00 WedWST2 working
10:00 Wed02:00 WedWST2 working
11:00 Wed03:00 WedWST2 working
12:00 Wed04:00 WedWST2 working
13:00 Wed05:00 WedWST2 working
14:00 Wed06:00 WedWST2 working
15:00 Wed07:00 WedWST2 working
16:00 Wed08:00 WedWST2 working
17:00 Wed09:00 WedPST working
18:00 Wed10:00 WedPST working
19:00 Wed11:00 WedPST working
20:00 Wed12:00 WedPST working
21:00 Wed13:00 WedPST working
22:00 Wed14:00 WedPST working
23:00 Wed15:00 WedPST 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

Western Sahara Time (WST2)
IANA identifier
Africa/El_Aaiun
Current UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+1
Major cities in this zone
Laayoune
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 Laayoune and Los Angeles

Los Angeles
Sunrise
05:54
Sunset
19:47
Solar noon
12:50
Daylight
13h 52m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between WST2 and PST right now?+
PST (Pacific Standard Time) is currently 8 hours behind WST2 (Western Sahara Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does WST2 or PST observe daylight saving time?+
WST2: observes daylight saving time. PST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between WST2 and PST?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 16:00–18:00 WST2 (08:00–10:00 PST).
What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 12:00 noon in Laayoune?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Laayoune (WST2), it is 04:00 Wed in Los Angeles (PST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for WST2 and PST?+
WST2 maps to "Africa/El_Aaiun" 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 Laayoune ahead of or behind Los Angeles?+
Whether Laayoune (WST2) is ahead of or behind Los Angeles (PST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now PST is 8 hours behind WST2. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for WST2 and PST?+
WST2 is UTC+01:00 (GMT+1) 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 WST2 and PST?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between WST2 and PST is 16:00–18:00 WST2.