UTC to PST Converter
Convert Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) to Pacific Standard Time (PST/PDT) instantly. See live clocks, convert any time, and view a full hour-by-hour comparison chart — free, no signup required.
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UTC to PST — Hour-by-Hour Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is 8 hours ahead of PST (Pacific Standard Time). This means when it is noon UTC, it is 4:00 AM in Los Angeles (PST). During daylight saving time, Pacific time shifts to PDT (UTC-7), making the difference 7 hours.
To convert UTC to PST, subtract 8 hours. For example: 3:00 PM UTC = 7:00 AM PST. During daylight saving time (March to November), subtract 7 hours instead because PST becomes PDT. For example: 3:00 PM UTC = 8:00 AM PDT.
Yes. UTC never changes — it is the same worldwide all year. However, the Pacific time zone observes daylight saving time. During standard time (November to March), PST is UTC-8. During daylight saving time (March to November), PDT is UTC-7. Our live clocks above automatically account for this.
UTC is the universal time reference used by aviation (pilots and air traffic control), the military (as "Zulu time"), internet servers and databases, scientific research, and international communications. It provides a single, unambiguous standard that doesn't change with daylight saving time, making it essential for global coordination.