Convert UTC to Pacific Time (PST). PST is 8 hours behind UTC in winter, and PDT is 7 hours behind UTC in summer. Updated for the 2026 time zone changes and current daylight saving rules.
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| UTC | Nov–Mar (UTC → PST) | Mar–Nov (UTC → PDT) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM (prev. day) | 5:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM (prev. day) | 6:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM (prev. day) | 7:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM (prev. day) | 8:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM (prev. day) | 9:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM (prev. day) | 10:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM (prev. day) | 11:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM (prev. day) | 12:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
UTC never changes, so the gap with North American time zones shifts by an hour when they change their clocks.
BC isn’t on PST any more. Since Nov 1, 2026, Vancouver and most of BC stay at UTC−7 all year, so from November to March they’re an hour ahead of PST (Los Angeles, Seattle). For BC, use the BC Pacific Time page or a Vancouver comparison.
PST is 8 hours behind UTC in winter, and PDT is 7 hours behind UTC in summer.
9:00 AM UTC is 1:00 AM PST in winter, and 9:00 AM UTC is 2:00 AM PDT in summer.
12:00 PM UTC is 4:00 AM PST in winter, and 12:00 PM UTC is 5:00 AM PDT in summer.
5:00 PM UTC is 9:00 AM PST in winter, and 5:00 PM UTC is 10:00 AM PDT in summer.
PST is often used loosely for Pacific Time all year. Strictly, PST is the winter time and PDT is the summer time, from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. The converter above shows the right one for the date you pick.
UTC never changes, so the gap with North American time zones shifts by an hour when they change their clocks.
BC isn’t on PST any more. Since Nov 1, 2026, Vancouver and most of BC stay at UTC−7 all year, so from November to March they’re an hour ahead of PST (Los Angeles, Seattle). For BC, use the BC Pacific Time page or a Vancouver comparison.