PST Time Now
The current Pacific Standard Time (PST) time is . Pacific Standard Time covers the US West Coast and western Canada. It is 8 hours behind UTC, and places that observe daylight saving switch to PDT (UTC-7) in summer.
Major cities in this zone
- Los Angeles
- San Francisco
- Seattle
- San Diego
- Las Vegas
- Vancouver
Convert PST to other zones
Open the time zone converter with PST pre-selected, or see the world clock for live times everywhere.
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in PST right now?
The live clock above shows current Pacific Time. From March to November, Los Angeles and most of the zone are on PDT (UTC-7), one hour ahead of PST (UTC-8).
What is the difference between PST and PDT?
PST is Pacific Standard Time (UTC-8), the winter setting. PDT is Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7), used from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November.
Does California observe daylight saving time?
Yes. California springs forward in March and falls back in November like the rest of the Pacific zone. Voters approved a permanent-daylight-saving measure in 2018, but it still needs federal approval, so the changes continue.
How many hours behind EST is PST?
Three hours, all year. When New York is on EST (UTC-5), Los Angeles is on PST (UTC-8); when New York is on EDT (UTC-4), Los Angeles is on PDT (UTC-7).