PST – Pacific Standard Time

UTC−8 • DST → PDT • 3 IANA zones

Time Zone Details

Abbreviation
PST
Full Name
Pacific Standard Time
UTC Offset
UTC−8
Daylight Saving
Yes → PDT

IANA Zones: America/Los_Angeles, America/Vancouver, America/Tijuana

Cities in PST (8)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does PST stand for?

PST stands for Pacific Standard Time. It is UTC−8 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

What is the current time in PST?

The live clock on this page shows the real-time current PST time. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for PST?

PST (Pacific Standard Time) has an offset of UTC−8 from UTC.

Does PST observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, PST observes DST. During daylight saving, it transitions to PDT.

What countries use PST?

Cities in the PST time zone include Los Angeles, United States; San Diego, United States; San Francisco, United States; Seattle, United States; Vancouver, Canada.

How do I convert PST to my local time?

Use BuddyClock's time converter tools to convert PST to any other time zone. You can also click on the cities listed below to see their local times.

What IANA time zones correspond to PST?

The IANA time zones for PST include: America/Los_Angeles, America/Vancouver, America/Tijuana.

What is the difference between PST and UTC?

PST is 8 hours behind UTC.

What time zones are related to PST?

Related time zones include: PDT. These are typically DST counterparts or geographically adjacent zones.

How many major cities are in the PST zone?

BuddyClock lists 8 major cities in the PST time zone.