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.