Pacific Standard Time (PST) — Current Time Now

Current Time in PST

UTC-8 North America

About Pacific Standard Time (PST)

Pacific Standard Time (PST) is a time zone in North America with offset UTC-8. It serves approximately ~50 million people across multiple countries and territories.

UTC Offset & DST

Standard offset: UTC-8
DST offset: UTC-7
Daylight Saving: Yes — PDT (UTC-7) from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October.
IANA zones: America/Los_Angeles, America/Vancouver, America/Tijuana

Converting PST to Other Time Zones

To convert PST time to your local time, use our time zone converter. Check the time difference calculator for popular city pairs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pacific Standard Time (PST)?

Pacific Standard Time (PST) is a time zone with offset UTC-8 covering North America.

Does PST observe daylight saving time?

Yes, Pacific Standard Time observes daylight saving time. Clocks switch to PDT (UTC-7) during summer months.

What cities are in PST?

Major cities include Fresno, Kelowna, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Oakland, Portland, Sacramento, San Diego, and more.

How do I convert PST to my time zone?

Use our time zone converter to convert PST to any other time zone.

What is the current time in PST?

The current time is shown in the live clock above. PST is UTC-8 (or UTC-7 during DST).