Skip to content

PST to UTC Converter

UTC is 8 hours ahead of PST

Current PST Time
--:--:-- --
America/Los_Angeles
Current UTC Time
--:--:-- --
Etc/UTC
Time Diff
8h ahead
PST
UTC-8
UTC
UTC+0

PST to UTC Conversion Table

Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in UTC

PST to UTC time conversion table showing all 24 hours
PST UTC
12:00 AM 8:00 AM
1:00 AM 9:00 AM
2:00 AM 10:00 AM
3:00 AM 11:00 AM
4:00 AM 12:00 PM
5:00 AM 1:00 PM
6:00 AM 2:00 PM
7:00 AM 3:00 PM
8:00 AM 4:00 PM
9:00 AM 5:00 PM
10:00 AM 6:00 PM
11:00 AM 7:00 PM
12:00 PM 8:00 PM
1:00 PM 9:00 PM
2:00 PM 10:00 PM
3:00 PM 11:00 PM
4:00 PM 12:00 AM +1d
5:00 PM 1:00 AM +1d
6:00 PM 2:00 AM +1d
7:00 PM 3:00 AM +1d
8:00 PM 4:00 AM +1d
9:00 PM 5:00 AM +1d
10:00 PM 6:00 AM +1d
11:00 PM 7:00 AM +1d

Converting Pacific Standard Time to Coordinated Universal Time

Pacific Standard Time (PST) and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) are separated by a 8 hours time difference. UTC is 8 hours ahead of PST. PST is UTC-8, used in United States, Canada, while UTC is UTC+0.

When converting from PST to UTC, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM PST equals 5:00 PM UTC, 12:00 PM noon PST equals 8:00 PM UTC, and 5:00 PM PST equals 1:00 AM UTC. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across PST and UTC

For professionals scheduling meetings between PST and UTC, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 8 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited, making early morning or late evening calls necessary for one party. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.

Daylight Saving Time Considerations

PST observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to PDT (UTC-7) during summer months. UTC does not observe DST, staying at UTC+0 year-round. During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may temporarily change by 1 hour. Always verify the current offset during spring and fall transition periods.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between PST and UTC?
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is 8 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time (PST). When it is 12:00 PM noon in PST, it is 8:00 PM in UTC.
How do I convert PST to UTC?
To convert PST to UTC, add 8 hours to the PST time. For example, 9:00 AM PST is 5:00 PM UTC. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does PST or UTC observe Daylight Saving Time?
PST observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to PDT (UTC-7). UTC does not observe Daylight Saving Time. During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may change by 1 hour.
What is the best time to schedule a call between PST and UTC?
The best time to schedule a call between PST and UTC is during overlapping business hours. If you are in PST, try scheduling between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM your time, then check the conversion table above to see what that corresponds to in UTC.
Is PST ahead or behind UTC?
PST (UTC-8) is 8 hours behind UTC (UTC+0). PST corresponds to the IANA time zone America/Los_Angeles, while UTC corresponds to Etc/UTC.

Related Conversions

Time Zone Info