PST Time - Current Time in Pacific Standard Time
Current time in Pacific Standard Time (PST). Live clock showing exact time in PST with time zone information and comparison with other major cities.
PST 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PST | 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 Standard Time (PST)
Pacific Standard Time (PST) is a time zone in North America, 8 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-8). During daylight saving, it switches to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), which is 7 hours behind UTC (UTC-7). It covers states like California, Washington, and Oregon, and parts of Canada and Mexico.
PST vs. PDT
The Pacific Time Zone observes daylight saving time. Clocks are moved forward by one hour on the second Sunday in March and backward by one hour on the first Sunday in November.
Business Hours in PST
Typical business hours in the PST zone are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. This time zone is crucial for technology and entertainment industries on the West Coast of North America.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is PST?
PST stands for Pacific Standard Time, which is UTC-8. During daylight saving, it becomes Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), which is UTC-7.
Does PST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, the Pacific Time Zone observes daylight saving time. Clocks are moved forward by one hour on the second Sunday in March and backward by one hour on the first Sunday in November.
What is the time difference between PST and other major cities?
PST 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 daylight saving periods.