Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is UTC−7. It is the daylight saving (summer) time of US and Canadian Pacific zone during daylight saving time; in winter the area returns to PST (UTC−8).
PDT is not in force right now – the zone is currently on PST (UTC−8).
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Where PDT is used
US and Canadian Pacific zone during daylight saving time.
Major cities on America/Los_Angeles
PDT and daylight saving time
The next change is on 14 March 2027 at 01:59 local time: clocks go forward one hour, from PST (UTC−8) to PDT (UTC−7).
Convert PDT to other time zones
PDT FAQ
What is PDT?
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is UTC−7. It is the daylight saving (summer) time of US and Canadian Pacific zone during daylight saving time; in winter the area returns to PST (UTC−8).
What is the current PDT time?
PDT is UTC−7. The live clock on this page shows the current Pacific Daylight Time time, updated every second.
What is the difference between PDT and PST?
PST is one hour behind PDT. PDT is used during daylight saving time; PST is the standard time.
Is PDT the same as PT?
PT (Pacific Time) is the year-round name. PDT is the exact name used in summer. People often write PT when they mean whichever one is in force today.
Which countries use PDT?
PDT is used in US and Canadian Pacific zone during daylight saving time.
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.