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Convert UTC to PST
Coordinated Universal Time to Pacific Standard Time — Los Angeles is 7 hours behind UTC
Quick Facts
Time Difference
-7 hours
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PST Full Name
Pacific Standard Time
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About UTC and PST Time Zones
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is UTC+0 and covers cities like Universal reference time. PST (Pacific Standard Time) is UTC-8 and covers cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in UTC (UTC), it's 5:00 AM in Los Angeles (PST). The time difference between UTC and PST is 7 hours — Los Angeles is behind UTC.
The 8-hour difference makes real-time overlap challenging — early morning calls (7–9 AM UTC) work best.
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 UTC and PST may shift by ±1 hour. Always verify the current offset above for the most accurate conversion.
Use our world clock tool to compare UTC and Los Angeles with a visual timeline, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between UTC and PST?
Los Angeles (PST) is 7 hours behind UTC (UTC). The offset is -7 hours.
Is PST ahead or behind UTC?
PST is 7 hours behind UTC. UTC is UTC+0 and PST is UTC-7.
When it's 12:00 PM in UTC, what time is it in Los Angeles?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in UTC (UTC), it's 5:00 AM in Los Angeles (PST).
When it's 5:00 PM in UTC, what time is it in Los Angeles?
When it's 5:00 PM in UTC (UTC), it's 10:00 AM in Los Angeles (PST).
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.