PST to UTC Time Converter - Live World Clock
Convert time between Pacific Standard Time (PST) and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). See current time with live clocks.
United States (PST)
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10:27:45 AM
Thursday, August 20, 2026
International Standard (UTC)
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05:27:45 PM
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Current Time Difference
PST is -8 hours behind UTC
What is PST (Pacific Standard Time)?
Pacific Standard Time (PST) for the west coast of North America, UTC-8:00.
Countries and Regions Using PST
Primary Country:
- United States
- States: California, Washington, Oregon
Also Used By:
- Canada - British Columbia
- Mexico
Key Facts about PST:
- ✓ Silicon Valley tech hub
- ✓ Hollywood entertainment center
- ✓ Major port cities
- ✓ Major Cities: Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, Portland
- ✓ UTC Offset: -8:00 (-7:00 during PDT)
What is UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)?
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is the primary time standard globally, UTC+0:00.
Countries and Regions Using UTC
Primary Country:
- International Standard
Key Facts about UTC:
- ✓ Global time standard
- ✓ Used for international coordination
- ✓ No geographic location
- ✓ Major Cities: Used worldwide for coordination
- ✓ UTC Offset: +0:00
PST to UTC Time Difference
Standard Time Difference:
PST is -8 hours behind
Common Use Cases:
- • Business meetings between United States and International Standard
- • International collaboration across timezones
- • Scheduling calls and conferences
Frequently Asked Questions
Which countries are in PST time zone?
United States is the primary country using PST (-8:00). Other countries include: Canada, Mexico.
Which countries are in UTC time zone?
International Standard is the primary country using UTC (+0:00).
How many hours is PST ahead of UTC?
PST is -8 hours behind UTC.
Does United States observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, United States observes Daylight Saving Time. During DST, PST changes to PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) with UTC offset of -7:00.