PST — Pacific Standard Time
UTC-8 / PDT during DST
Current PST Time
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America/Los_Angeles
Pacific Standard Time (PST) is 8 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-8). It is used on the west coast of the United States and Canada. During daylight saving time, the region switches to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-7).
PST Key Facts
- Full name: Pacific Standard Time
- Abbreviation: PST
- UTC offset: UTC-8
- DST: Switches to PDT (UTC-7) during summer
- IANA identifier: America/Los_Angeles
- Countries: United States, Canada
- Major cities: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, Portland
Understanding PST
Pacific Standard Time (PST) uses a UTC offset of UTC-8, placing it 8 hours behind UTC. During Daylight Saving Time, the region shifts to PDT (UTC-7), moving clocks forward by one hour.
PST is observed across 2 countries, including United States, Canada. Major metropolitan areas in this time zone include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, Portland, making it one of the most commercially active time zones in the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PST time?
PST stands for Pacific Standard Time. It is UTC-8, meaning it is 8 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What countries use PST?
PST (Pacific Standard Time) is used in United States, Canada. Major cities in this timezone include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle.
Does PST observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, PST observes Daylight Saving Time. During DST, clocks move forward by 1 hour to PDT (UTC-7). The exact dates vary by country.
What is the UTC offset for PST?
PST has a UTC offset of UTC-8. During Daylight Saving Time, it shifts to PDT with a UTC offset of UTC-7. The IANA time zone identifier is America/Los_Angeles.
What is PST in military time?
In the military time zone system, PST (UTC-8) is designated with a specific letter code. Military time zones use letters A through Z (excluding J) to represent offsets from UTC.