PST to UTC Converter
UTC is 8 hours ahead of PST. 9:00 AM PST = 5:00 PM UTC.
UTC is 8 hours ahead of PST at the moment. To convert PST to UTC, add 8 hours to the PST time: 9:00 AM PST = 5:00 PM UTC.
PST (Pacific Time) is used in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas, Portland, Vancouver. UTC (UTC) is used in The world's time standard; used in aviation, computing and science.
PST here means Pacific Standard Time, not Philippine Standard Time.
PST to UTC time conversion table
PST to UTC on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| PST | UTC | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM PST | 8:00 AM UTC | — |
| 1:00 AM PST | 9:00 AM UTC | — |
| 2:00 AM PST | 10:00 AM UTC | — |
| 3:00 AM PST | 11:00 AM UTC | — |
| 4:00 AM PST | 12:00 PM UTC | — |
| 5:00 AM PST | 1:00 PM UTC | — |
| 6:00 AM PST | 2:00 PM UTC | — |
| 7:00 AM PST | 3:00 PM UTC | — |
| 8:00 AM PST | 4:00 PM UTC | — |
| 9:00 AM PST | 5:00 PM UTC | — |
| 10:00 AM PST | 6:00 PM UTC | — |
| 11:00 AM PST | 7:00 PM UTC | — |
| 12:00 PM PST | 8:00 PM UTC | — |
| 1:00 PM PST | 9:00 PM UTC | — |
| 2:00 PM PST | 10:00 PM UTC | night |
| 3:00 PM PST | 11:00 PM UTC | night |
| 4:00 PM PST | 12:00 AM UTC | next day |
| 5:00 PM PST | 1:00 AM UTC | next day |
| 6:00 PM PST | 2:00 AM UTC | next day |
| 7:00 PM PST | 3:00 AM UTC | next day |
| 8:00 PM PST | 4:00 AM UTC | next day |
| 9:00 PM PST | 5:00 AM UTC | next day |
| 10:00 PM PST | 6:00 AM UTC | next day |
| 11:00 PM PST | 7:00 AM UTC | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert PST to UTC
Add 8 hours to the PST time to get UTC.
Example: 9:00 AM PST = 5:00 PM UTC.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM PST = 6:00 AM UTC (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between PST and UTC
The time difference between PST and UTC 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: UTC is 8 hours ahead of PST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: UTC is 7 hours ahead of PST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: UTC is 8 hours ahead of PST.
PST and UTC 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).
- UTC does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+0 all year.
Best time for a meeting between PST and UTC
PST and UTC 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 UTC.
PST to UTC FAQ
What is the time difference between PST and UTC?
Right now UTC is 8 hours 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 UTC?
9:00 AM PST is 5:00 PM UTC.
What is 12 PM (noon) PST in UTC?
12:00 PM PST is 8:00 PM UTC.
Is UTC ahead of or behind PST?
UTC is 8 hours ahead of PST, so it is later in UTC 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 UTC change for daylight saving time?
No. UTC 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 UTC?
PST and UTC 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 UTC.
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.