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Convert PST to UTC
Pacific Standard Time to Coordinated Universal Time — UTC is 7 hours ahead of Los Angeles
Quick Facts
Time Difference
+7 hours
PST Full Name
Pacific Standard Time
UTC Full Name
Coordinated Universal Time
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About PST and UTC Time Zones
PST (Pacific Standard Time) is UTC-8 and covers cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle. UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is UTC+0 and covers cities like Universal reference time.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Los Angeles (PST), it's 7:00 PM in UTC (UTC). The time difference between PST and UTC is 7 hours — UTC is ahead of Los Angeles.
A workday starting at 9 AM in Los Angeles corresponds to 5:00 PM in UTC, giving a short overlap window for morning meetings.
Daylight Saving Time
PST observes Daylight Saving Time and becomes PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) during summer months, shifting clocks forward by 1 hour to UTC-7.
During DST transitions, the time difference between PST and UTC may shift by ±1 hour. Always verify the current offset above for the most accurate conversion.
Use our world clock tool to compare Los Angeles and UTC with a visual timeline, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between PST and UTC?
UTC (UTC) is 7 hours ahead of Los Angeles (PST). The offset is +7 hours.
Is UTC ahead or behind PST?
UTC is 7 hours ahead of PST. PST is UTC-7 and UTC is UTC+0.
When it's 12:00 PM in Los Angeles, what time is it in UTC?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Los Angeles (PST), it's 7:00 PM in UTC (UTC).
When it's 5:00 PM in Los Angeles, what time is it in UTC?
When it's 5:00 PM in Los Angeles (PST), it's 12:00 AM in UTC (UTC).
Does PST change for Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. PST (Pacific Standard Time, UTC-8) becomes PDT (Pacific Daylight Time, UTC-7) in summer, shifting clocks forward 1 hour.