PST to Reading Time Converter
GMT is 8 hours ahead of PST. 9:00 AM PST = 5:00 PM GMT.
GMT is 8 hours ahead of PST at the moment. To convert PST to Reading Time, add 8 hours to the PST time: 9:00 AM PST = 5:00 PM GMT.
PST (Pacific Time) is used in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas, Portland, Vancouver. Reading Time (Reading time) is used in Reading, UK.
PST here means Pacific Standard Time, not Philippine Standard Time.
PST to Reading Time time conversion table
PST to Reading Time on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| PST | Reading Time | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM PST | 8:00 AM GMT | — |
| 1:00 AM PST | 9:00 AM GMT | — |
| 2:00 AM PST | 10:00 AM GMT | — |
| 3:00 AM PST | 11:00 AM GMT | — |
| 4:00 AM PST | 12:00 PM GMT | — |
| 5:00 AM PST | 1:00 PM GMT | — |
| 6:00 AM PST | 2:00 PM GMT | — |
| 7:00 AM PST | 3:00 PM GMT | — |
| 8:00 AM PST | 4:00 PM GMT | — |
| 9:00 AM PST | 5:00 PM GMT | — |
| 10:00 AM PST | 6:00 PM GMT | — |
| 11:00 AM PST | 7:00 PM GMT | — |
| 12:00 PM PST | 8:00 PM GMT | — |
| 1:00 PM PST | 9:00 PM GMT | — |
| 2:00 PM PST | 10:00 PM GMT | night |
| 3:00 PM PST | 11:00 PM GMT | night |
| 4:00 PM PST | 12:00 AM GMT | next day |
| 5:00 PM PST | 1:00 AM GMT | next day |
| 6:00 PM PST | 2:00 AM GMT | next day |
| 7:00 PM PST | 3:00 AM GMT | next day |
| 8:00 PM PST | 4:00 AM GMT | next day |
| 9:00 PM PST | 5:00 AM GMT | next day |
| 10:00 PM PST | 6:00 AM GMT | next day |
| 11:00 PM PST | 7:00 AM GMT | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert PST to Reading Time
Add 8 hours to the PST time to get Reading Time.
Example: 9:00 AM PST = 5:00 PM GMT.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM PST = 6:00 AM GMT (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between PST and Reading Time
The time difference between PST and Reading 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: Reading Time is 8 hours ahead of PST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 27 Mar 2026: Reading Time is 7 hours ahead of PST.
- 28 Mar 2026 – 23 Oct 2026: Reading Time is 8 hours ahead of PST.
- 24 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: Reading Time is 7 hours ahead of PST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: Reading Time is 8 hours ahead of PST.
PST and Reading 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).
- Reading Time next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 00:59 local time, from GMT (UTC+0) to BST (UTC+1).
Best time for a meeting between PST and Reading Time
PST and Reading 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 3:00 PM GMT.
PST to Reading Time FAQ
What is the time difference between PST and Reading Time?
Right now GMT is 8 hours ahead of PST. The gap changes 5 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM PST in Reading Time?
9:00 AM PST is 5:00 PM GMT.
What is 12 PM (noon) PST in Reading Time?
12:00 PM PST is 8:00 PM GMT.
Is Reading Time ahead of or behind PST?
GMT is 8 hours ahead of PST, so it is later in Reading 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 Reading Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Reading Time next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from GMT to BST.
What is the best time for a meeting between PST and Reading Time?
PST and Reading 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 3:00 PM GMT.
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.