UTC to PST Converter
PST is 8 hours behind UTC. 9:00 AM UTC = 1:00 AM PST.
PST is 8 hours behind UTC at the moment. To convert UTC to PST, subtract 8 hours from the UTC time: 9:00 AM UTC = 1:00 AM PST.
UTC (UTC) is used in The world's time standard; used in aviation, computing and science. PST (Pacific Time) is used in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas, Portland, Vancouver.
PST here means Pacific Standard Time, not Philippine Standard Time.
UTC to PST time conversion table
UTC to PST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| UTC | PST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM UTC | 4:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM UTC | 5:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 2:00 AM UTC | 6:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 3:00 AM UTC | 7:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 4:00 AM UTC | 8:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 5:00 AM UTC | 9:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 6:00 AM UTC | 10:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 7:00 AM UTC | 11:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 8:00 AM UTC | 12:00 AM PST | night |
| 9:00 AM UTC | 1:00 AM PST | night |
| 10:00 AM UTC | 2:00 AM PST | night |
| 11:00 AM UTC | 3:00 AM PST | night |
| 12:00 PM UTC | 4:00 AM PST | night |
| 1:00 PM UTC | 5:00 AM PST | night |
| 2:00 PM UTC | 6:00 AM PST | — |
| 3:00 PM UTC | 7:00 AM PST | — |
| 4:00 PM UTC | 8:00 AM PST | — |
| 5:00 PM UTC | 9:00 AM PST | — |
| 6:00 PM UTC | 10:00 AM PST | — |
| 7:00 PM UTC | 11:00 AM PST | — |
| 8:00 PM UTC | 12:00 PM PST | — |
| 9:00 PM UTC | 1:00 PM PST | — |
| 10:00 PM UTC | 2:00 PM PST | — |
| 11:00 PM UTC | 3:00 PM PST | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert UTC to PST
Subtract 8 hours from the UTC time to get PST.
Example: 9:00 AM UTC = 1:00 AM PST.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM UTC = 5:00 PM PST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between UTC and PST
The time difference between UTC and PST 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:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 7 Mar 2026: PST is 8 hours behind of UTC.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: PST is 7 hours behind of UTC.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: PST is 8 hours behind of UTC.
UTC and PST during daylight saving time
- UTC does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+0 all year.
- 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).
Best time for a meeting between UTC and PST
UTC and PST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 3:00 PM UTC, which is 7:00 AM PST.
UTC to PST FAQ
What is the time difference between UTC and PST?
Right now PST is 8 hours behind UTC. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM UTC in PST?
9:00 AM UTC is 1:00 AM PST.
What is 12 PM (noon) UTC in PST?
12:00 PM UTC is 4:00 AM PST.
Is PST ahead of or behind UTC?
PST is 8 hours behind UTC, so it is earlier in PST than in UTC.
Does UTC change for daylight saving time?
No. UTC stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
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.
What is the best time for a meeting between UTC and PST?
UTC and PST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 3:00 PM UTC, which is 7:00 AM PST.
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.