UTC to PST Converter
Convert Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) to Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC-8). PST is used by the US West Coast including Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle.
UTC to PST
05:57:54 AM
Thu, May 21, 2026
America/Los_Angeles
PDT
GMT-7
Yes
Use Cases
Convert server times for West Coast teams
Schedule meetings with PST colleagues
Convert cloud service timestamps
Coordinate with Silicon Valley
Tips
PST is UTC-8 (subtract 8 hours from UTC)
During DST, use PDT which is UTC-7
Major tech companies operate in Pacific Time
PST is 3 hours behind EST
FAQ
How do I convert UTC to PST?
Subtract 8 hours from UTC to get PST. For example, 20:00 UTC = 12:00 PM PST.
What is the difference between PST and PDT?
PST is UTC-8 (November to March). PDT is UTC-7 (March to November during DST).
What major cities use PST?
Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, San Diego, Las Vegas, and Vancouver (Canada) all use Pacific Time.
How many hours behind EST is PST?
PST is always 3 hours behind EST. Both zones observe DST simultaneously.