Coordinated Universal Time is 7 hours ahead of Pacific Time right now (until Oct 31, 2026); the gap changes to 8 hours when clocks change for daylight saving time. So 12:00 PM PDT = 7:00 PM UTC at the moment. (Pacific Time is on PDT for daylight saving time right now.)
PST to UTC conversion table
| PST | UTC when PST is PDT | UTC when PST is PST |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM +1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 AM +1 day | 1:00 AM +1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1 day | 2:00 AM +1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1 day | 3:00 AM +1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 AM +1 day | 4:00 AM +1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM +1 day | 5:00 AM +1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 AM +1 day | 6:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 AM +1 day | 7:00 AM +1 day |
PST and UTC difference through 2027
The gap between the two zones on each date range, including daylight saving time changes:
| Dates | Pacific Time | Coordinated Universal Time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | PDT (UTC−7) | UTC (UTC+0) | UTC 7 hours ahead |
| Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027 | PST (UTC−8) | UTC (UTC+0) | UTC 8 hours ahead |
| Mar 14, 2027 – Nov 6, 2027 | PDT (UTC−7) | UTC (UTC+0) | UTC 7 hours ahead |
| Nov 7, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | PST (UTC−8) | UTC (UTC+0) | UTC 8 hours ahead |
Best time to meet or call
- When UTC is 7 hours ahead of PST: Working hours (9 AM–5 PM) overlap from 9:00 AM–10:00 AM PST (4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC), about 1 hour.
- When UTC is 8 hours ahead of PST: Standard 9 AM–5 PM working hours don't overlap. The best compromise is usually early morning in Pacific Time (8:00 AM–9:00 AM), which is 4:00 PM–5:00 PM in Coordinated Universal Time.
About Pacific Time (PST)
Pacific Time uses PST (UTC−8) in winter and PDT (UTC−7) during daylight saving time. It's used in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, Portland, Las Vegas and Vancouver.
About Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
UTC is the world's reference time. It never changes for daylight saving time, which makes it the safest zone for scheduling across countries. It's used in Aviation, shipping, computer servers, science and international standards.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 12 PM PST in UTC?
12:00 PM PDT is 7:00 PM UTC right now (Sep 30, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026). The answer changes when either zone changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How many hours ahead or behind is UTC from PST?
Currently 7 hours ahead of PST. During the year the difference is 7 hours ahead of PST or 8 hours ahead of PST, depending on daylight saving time. See the table on this page for exact dates.
Does PST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Pacific Time uses PST (UTC−8) in winter and PDT (UTC−7) during daylight saving time.
Does UTC change for daylight saving time?
No. UTC is the world's reference time. It never changes for daylight saving time, which makes it the safest zone for scheduling across countries.
What is the best time for a call between PST and UTC?
Right now, working hours overlap from 9:00 AM–10:00 AM PST (4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC), about 1 hour.
Is it PST or PDT right now?
Pacific Time uses PST in winter and PDT from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. The live clock on this page shows which one applies today.
More time zone conversions
- UTC to PST (reverse)
- PST to EST
- PST to CST
- PST to MST
- PST to IST
- IST to UTC
- PST to GMT
- EST to UTC
- All time zones
Sources
Reviewed by Gurmej Singh, Founder, Divy Digital Hub · Last reviewed: Wednesday, September 30, 2026. All calculations run in your browser. Editorial policy.