PST Time Zone

Pacific Standard Time

Pacific Standard Time is used on the west coast of the United States and Canada during winter months.

UTC
Offset: UTC-8(DST: UTC-7 (PDT))

Current Time in PST Cities

New York

11:19 AM
Fri, Jul 18, 2025
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Los Angeles

8:19 AM
Fri, Jul 18, 2025
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San Francisco

8:19 AM
Fri, Jul 18, 2025
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Chicago

10:19 AM
Fri, Jul 18, 2025
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Miami

11:19 AM
Fri, Jul 18, 2025
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Boston

11:19 AM
Fri, Jul 18, 2025
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About Pacific Standard Time (PST)

Pacific Standard Time is used on the west coast of the United States and Canada during winter months.

Time Offset

Pacific Standard Time is UTC-8 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). During Daylight Saving Time, it becomes UTC-7 (PDT).

Major Cities

Major cities that observe PST include: New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Miami, Boston, Houston, Phoenix, Seattle, Denver and 25 more cities.

Converting PST Time

When converting from PST to other time zones, remember to account for:

  • Daylight Saving Time changes which may affect the time difference
  • Different DST start and end dates in various countries
  • Some regions may not observe DST at all
  • Business hours and meeting schedules in different time zones

Business Applications

PST is commonly used for scheduling international meetings, coordinating business operations, and planning travel. Understanding time zone conversions helps ensure effective communication across different regions.