Pacific Time is 7 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time right now (until Oct 31, 2026); the gap changes to 8 hours when clocks change for daylight saving time. So 12:00 PM UTC = 5:00 AM PDT at the moment. (Pacific Time is on PDT for daylight saving time right now.)
UTC to PST conversion table
| UTC | PDT when UTC is UTC | PST when UTC is UTC |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM −1 day | 4:00 PM −1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 PM −1 day | 5:00 PM −1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 PM −1 day | 6:00 PM −1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 PM −1 day | 7:00 PM −1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 PM −1 day | 8:00 PM −1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 PM −1 day | 9:00 PM −1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM −1 day | 10:00 PM −1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM −1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
UTC and PST difference through 2027
The gap between the two zones on each date range, including daylight saving time changes:
| Dates | Coordinated Universal Time | Pacific Time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | UTC (UTC+0) | PDT (UTC−7) | PST 7 hours behind |
| Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027 | UTC (UTC+0) | PST (UTC−8) | PST 8 hours behind |
| Mar 14, 2027 – Nov 6, 2027 | UTC (UTC+0) | PDT (UTC−7) | PST 7 hours behind |
| Nov 7, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | UTC (UTC+0) | PST (UTC−8) | PST 8 hours behind |
Best time to meet or call
- When PST is 7 hours behind UTC: Working hours (9 AM–5 PM) overlap from 4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC (9:00 AM–10:00 AM PST), about 1 hour.
- When PST is 8 hours behind UTC: Standard 9 AM–5 PM working hours don't overlap. The best compromise is usually early morning in Coordinated Universal Time (8:00 AM–9:00 AM), which is 12:00 AM–1:00 AM in Pacific Time.
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 12 PM UTC in PST?
12:00 PM UTC is 5:00 AM PDT 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 PST from UTC?
Currently 7 hours behind UTC. During the year the difference is 7 hours behind UTC or 8 hours behind UTC, depending on daylight saving time. See the table on this page for exact dates.
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.
Does PST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Pacific Time uses PST (UTC−8) in winter and PDT (UTC−7) during daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a call between UTC and PST?
Right now, working hours overlap from 4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC (9:00 AM–10:00 AM PST), about 1 hour.
More time zone conversions
- PST to UTC (reverse)
- EST to PST
- CST to PST
- MST to PST
- IST to PST
- UTC to IST
- GMT to PST
- UTC to EST
- HST to PST
- All time zones
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Reviewed by Gurmej Singh, Founder, Divy Digital Hub · Last reviewed: Wednesday, September 30, 2026. All calculations run in your browser. Editorial policy.