PST time now
PST is the standard-time name of Pacific Time (Pacific Standard Time, UTC−08:00). Right now it is on PDT (UTC−07:00) because daylight saving is in effect.
Pacific Time zone at a glance
PST is ambiguous: it can mean Pacific Standard Time (UTC−08:00), or Philippine Standard Time (UTC+08:00), or Pakistan Standard Time (UTC+05:00). This page shows Pacific Time.
- Time zone
- Pacific Standard Time / Pacific Daylight Time
- UTC offset
- UTC−07:00 now (UTC−08:00 standard, UTC−07:00 daylight)
- IANA identifier
- America/Los_Angeles
- Abbreviation
- PST / PDT
- Daylight saving
- In effect now
- Next clock change
- Nov 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM (back 1 hour)
Daylight saving time in Pacific Time
Pacific Time observes daylight saving time. Its next change is on Nov 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, when clocks go back 1 hour (UTC−07:00 to UTC−08:00).
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Pacific Time in?
Pacific Time is on Pacific Standard Time in standard time and Pacific Daylight Time during daylight saving. Its UTC offset is UTC−07:00 right now (UTC−08:00 in standard time, UTC−07:00 in daylight saving time). The IANA time zone identifier is America/Los_Angeles.
What is the time difference between Pacific Time and other cities?
Right now Pacific Time is 7 hours behind London, 2 hours behind New York, 15 hours behind Singapore, 7 hours behind UTC. These gaps change when daylight saving starts or ends in either place.
Does Pacific Time observe daylight saving time?
Pacific Time observes daylight saving time. Its next change is on Nov 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, when clocks go back 1 hour (UTC−07:00 to UTC−08:00).
What are 9 AM to 5 PM business hours in Pacific Time in other time zones?
A 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM working day in Pacific Time is 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM the next day in London and 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM in New York, at the current offsets.
Which other places use Pacific Time time?
Cities on the same time zone include Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland.
Does PST mean the same thing everywhere?
No. PST can stand for Pacific Standard Time (UTC−08:00), or Philippine Standard Time (UTC+08:00), or Pakistan Standard Time (UTC+05:00). This page follows Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).