PDT Time - Current Time in Pacific Daylight Time
Current time in Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). Live clock showing exact time in PDT with time zone information and comparison with other major cities.
PDT Time Zone Information
Time Zone: Pacific Standard Time / Pacific Daylight Time
Abbreviation: PST/PDT
UTC Offset: UTC-8 (PST), UTC-7 (PDT)
Daylight Saving: Observed
Summer: PDT (UTC-7)
Winter: PST (UTC-8)
Region: North America
Time Comparison with Other Cities
| City | Current Time | Time Zone | UTC Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| PDT | Loading... | PST/PDT | UTC-8/-7 |
| New York | Loading... | EST/EDT | UTC-5/-4 |
| London | Loading... | GMT/BST | UTC+0/+1 |
| Los Angeles | Loading... | PST/PDT | UTC-8/-7 |
| Sydney | Loading... | AEST/AEDT | UTC+10/+11 |
| UTC | Loading... | UTC | UTC+0 |
About Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is the daylight saving time zone used in the Pacific region of North America. It is 7 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-7). PDT is observed from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
Pacific Standard Time (PST) vs. Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
During the winter months, the Pacific Time Zone observes Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is UTC-8. On the second Sunday of March, clocks are moved forward by one hour to PDT (UTC-7). On the first Sunday of November, clocks are moved back by one hour to PST.
Business Hours in PDT
Typical business hours in the PDT zone are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. This time zone is important for technology and entertainment industries on the West Coast of North America.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is PDT?
PDT stands for Pacific Daylight Time, which is UTC-7. It is the daylight saving time observed in the Pacific Time Zone of North America.
When does PDT start and end?
PDT starts on the second Sunday in March, when clocks move forward by one hour. It ends on the first Sunday in November, when clocks move back by one hour to Pacific Standard Time (PST).
What is the time difference between PDT and other major cities?
PDT is 3 hours behind New York (EST), 8 hours behind London (GMT), 16 hours behind Tokyo (JST), and 17 hours behind Sydney (AEST). These differences may vary during other countries' daylight saving periods.