PST to Chennai Time Converter
IST is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of PST. 9:00 AM PST = 10:30 PM IST.
IST is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of PST at the moment. To convert PST to Chennai Time, add 13 hours 30 minutes to the PST time: 9:00 AM PST = 10:30 PM IST.
PST (Pacific Time) is used in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas, Portland, Vancouver. Chennai Time (Chennai time) is used in Chennai, India.
PST here means Pacific Standard Time, not Philippine Standard Time.
PST to Chennai Time time conversion table
PST to Chennai Time on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| PST | Chennai Time | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM PST | 1:30 PM IST | — |
| 1:00 AM PST | 2:30 PM IST | — |
| 2:00 AM PST | 3:30 PM IST | — |
| 3:00 AM PST | 4:30 PM IST | — |
| 4:00 AM PST | 5:30 PM IST | — |
| 5:00 AM PST | 6:30 PM IST | — |
| 6:00 AM PST | 7:30 PM IST | — |
| 7:00 AM PST | 8:30 PM IST | — |
| 8:00 AM PST | 9:30 PM IST | — |
| 9:00 AM PST | 10:30 PM IST | night |
| 10:00 AM PST | 11:30 PM IST | night |
| 11:00 AM PST | 12:30 AM IST | next day |
| 12:00 PM PST | 1:30 AM IST | next day |
| 1:00 PM PST | 2:30 AM IST | next day |
| 2:00 PM PST | 3:30 AM IST | next day |
| 3:00 PM PST | 4:30 AM IST | next day |
| 4:00 PM PST | 5:30 AM IST | next day |
| 5:00 PM PST | 6:30 AM IST | next day |
| 6:00 PM PST | 7:30 AM IST | next day |
| 7:00 PM PST | 8:30 AM IST | next day |
| 8:00 PM PST | 9:30 AM IST | next day |
| 9:00 PM PST | 10:30 AM IST | next day |
| 10:00 PM PST | 11:30 AM IST | next day |
| 11:00 PM PST | 12:30 PM IST | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert PST to Chennai Time
Add 13 hours 30 minutes to the PST time to get Chennai Time.
Example: 9:00 AM PST = 10:30 PM IST.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM PST = 11:30 AM IST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between PST and Chennai Time
The time difference between PST and Chennai Time is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: Chennai Time is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of PST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: Chennai Time is 12 hours 30 minutes ahead of PST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: Chennai Time is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of PST.
PST and Chennai Time during daylight saving time
- PST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from PST (UTC−8) to PDT (UTC−7).
- Chennai Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
Best time for a meeting between PST and Chennai Time
PST and Chennai Time have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM PST, which is 8:30 PM IST.
PST to Chennai Time FAQ
What is the time difference between PST and Chennai Time?
Right now IST is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of PST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM PST in Chennai Time?
9:00 AM PST is 10:30 PM IST.
What is 12 PM (noon) PST in Chennai Time?
12:00 PM PST is 1:30 AM IST (next day).
Is Chennai Time ahead of or behind PST?
IST is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of PST, so it is later in Chennai Time than in PST.
Does PST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. PST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from PST to PDT.
Does Chennai Time change for daylight saving time?
No. Chennai Time stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between PST and Chennai Time?
PST and Chennai Time have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM PST, which is 8:30 PM IST.
Is PT the same as PST?
PST is the winter (standard) name of Pacific Time (PT). From March to November the same clocks are called PDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.