UTC to PST Converter – Convert UTC to Pacific Time
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Complete UTC ↔ PST Conversion Table
All 24 hours · Both DST seasons · Best meeting windows marked ★
| UTC Time | PST Standard Season UTC+0 Standard · UTC+0 → UTC−8 (−8h) |
PDT Daylight Season PDT Daylight · UTC+0 → PDT (−7h) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM (midnight) | prev 4:00 PM | prev 5:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | prev 5:00 PM | prev 6:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | prev 6:00 PM | prev 7:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | prev 7:00 PM | prev 8:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | prev 8:00 PM | prev 9:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | prev 9:00 PM | prev 10:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | prev 10:00 PM | prev 11:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | prev 11:00 PM | 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 (noon) | 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 |
What is the time difference between UTC and PST?
PST is 8 hours behind UTC. During March to November, when PST switches to PDT, the difference becomes 7 hours behind. 9:00 AM UTC = 1:00 AM PST. 12:00 PM UTC = 4:00 AM PST. 5:00 PM UTC = 9:00 AM PST.
What is the best time to call from UTC to Los Angeles?
There is no 9-to-5 business hours overlap between UTC and PST. The typical compromise is early morning UTC: 8:00 AM UTC (12:00 AM PST), or late evening UTC: 6:00 PM UTC (10:00 AM PST). One side will be outside normal hours, so teams usually rotate who takes the off-hours call.
Frequently Asked Questions about UTC and PST
PST is 8 hours behind UTC, so to convert mentally, subtract 8 hours to your UTC time. For example: 9:00 AM UTC = 1:00 AM PST. Our converter automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time so you always get the right result.
PST (Pacific Standard Time, UTC-8) is 8 hours behind UTC (Coordinated Universal Time, UTC+0) during standard time. For example, 9:00 AM UTC = 1:00 AM PST. During DST periods, this difference changes by 1 hour when one or both zones observe Daylight Saving Time - our converter automatically applies the correct offset for any date you select.
UTC is 8 hours behind PST, so standard 9–5 business hours do not overlap. The most practical window is late afternoon in UTC (5–7 PM), which falls in the morning in PST - for example, 5:00 PM UTC = 9:00 AM PST. Use our meeting planner to find the exact time for your date, especially around DST transitions.
Global does not observe Daylight Saving Time. UTC remains constant year-round, which simplifies conversions.
Major cities in the UTC (Coordinated Universal Time, UTC+0) timezone include: UTC has no geographic location - it is the universal time reference used by aviation, the internet, meteorology, and global finance worldwide. UTC is a fixed-offset zone - these cities do not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Major cities in the PST (Pacific Standard Time, UTC-8) timezone include: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Las Vegas, Vancouver. These cities switch to PDT (UTC-7) from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
PST is 8 hours behind UTC. Because UTC and PST are 8 hours apart, there is no standard business-hour overlap - plan for one side to take an early morning or late evening call. Always include both local times in calendar invites (for example, "2:00 PM UTC / 6:00 AM PST PST"). Double-check around March and November (or March/October for European zones) when DST transitions can shift the offset by 1 hour. For full scheduling guidance, see our international meeting times guide.
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