IDT to PDT Converter
Convert time between Israel Daylight Time (IDT) and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
Israel Daylight Time (IDT)
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
Time Difference
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is 0 hours ahead of Israel Daylight Time (IDT)
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Quick Reference
| IDT | PDT |
|---|---|
| 05:00 | 19:00 |
| 07:00 | 21:00 |
| 09:00 | 23:00 |
| 11:00 | 01:00 |
| 13:00 | 03:00 |
| 15:00 | 05:00 |
| 17:00 | 07:00 |
| 19:00 | 09:00 |
| 21:00 | 11:00 |
| 23:00 | 13:00 |
| 01:00 | 15:00 |
| 03:00 | 17:00 |
Top 10 Most Common Time Zones
| Abbreviation | Full Name | UTC Offset | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTC | Coordinated Universal Time | UTC ±0 | Global reference standard (servers, logs, APIs) |
| EST / EDT | Eastern (US) Time | UTC −5 / −4 | New York, Toronto — North American business hub |
| CST / CDT | Central (US) Time | UTC −6 / −5 | Chicago, Dallas — US central business region |
| PST / PDT | Pacific (US) Time | UTC −8 / −7 | San Francisco, Los Angeles — tech industry standard |
| GMT / BST | Greenwich Mean / British Summer Time | UTC 0 / +1 | UK, used globally as a reference with UTC |
| CET / CEST | Central European (Summer) Time | UTC +1 / +2 | Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam — EU business core |
| IST | India Standard Time | UTC +5:30 | India — major IT & outsourcing region |
| CST | China Standard Time | UTC +8 | Beijing, Shanghai — East Asia business hub |
| JST | Japan Standard Time | UTC +9 | Tokyo — finance & tech hub |
| AEST / AEDT | Australian Eastern (Daylight) Time | UTC +10 / +11 | Sydney, Melbourne — APAC regional business |
Why Time Zone Abbreviations Are Ambiguous
Unlike standardized identifiers (like America/New_York or Europe/London from the IANA tz database), abbreviations such as "CST" or "IST" are not globally unique. They can refer to different time zones depending on context — country, region, or even time of year (due to daylight saving time).
Common Ambiguous Time Zone Abbreviations
| Abbrev. | Common Meaning(s) | UTC Offset | Region(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CST | Central Standard Time / China Standard Time / Cuba Standard Time | UTC−6 / UTC+8 / UTC−5 | North America, China, Cuba |
| IST | Indian Standard Time / Irish Standard Time / Israel Standard Time | UTC+5:30 / UTC+1 / UTC+2 | India, Ireland, Israel |
| AST | Atlantic Standard Time / Arabia Standard Time | UTC−4 / UTC+3 | Caribbean, Canada, Middle East |
| PST | Pacific Standard Time / Philippine Standard Time | UTC−8 / UTC+8 | North America, Philippines |
| EST | Eastern Standard Time (North America / Australia) | UTC−5 / UTC+10 | North America, Australia |
✅ Best Practice
To avoid ambiguity, always:
- Use IANA tz identifiers — e.g.,
America/New_Yorkinstead of "EST" - Specify UTC offset explicitly — e.g.,
UTC−5when abbreviations must be used - Include the full timezone name — e.g., "Eastern Standard Time (EST)" with UTC offset
About IDT to PDT Time Conversion
Converting time between Israel Daylight Time (IDT) and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) helps coordinate work between Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and US West Coast cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, and Vancouver. IDT is UTC+3 while PDT is UTC-7, placing IDT 10 hours ahead of PDT.
This time zone converter uses the IANA timezone database to ensure accurate calculations. PDT runs from mid-March to early November, and IDT runs from late March to late October, so the 10-hour offset applies for most of the northern summer.
Common Use Cases for IDT to PDT Conversion
Business & Work
- Scheduling meetings between Israeli teams and US Pacific time partners
- Coordinating project deadlines across Israel and the US West Coast
- Planning conference calls between Tel Aviv and San Francisco
Personal & Travel
- Planning travel itineraries between Israel and the US West Coast
- Coordinating with family and friends in US Pacific states from Israel
- Scheduling virtual events for IDT and PDT audiences
Time Zone Information
Israel Daylight Time (IDT)
- UTC Offset: UTC+3 (UTC+2 during IST)
- IANA Timezone: Asia/Jerusalem
- Daylight Saving: Friday before last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October
- Major Cities: Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, Eilat, Beersheba
- Coverage: All of Israel during daylight saving period (late March to late October)
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
- UTC Offset: UTC-7
- IANA Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Daylight Saving: Second Sunday in March to First Sunday in November
- Major Cities: Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, Portland, Vancouver
- Coverage: US Pacific time zone and parts of British Columbia during daylight saving
Quick Reference: IDT to PDT
Remember: IDT is always 10 hours ahead of PDT during overlapping daylight saving periods
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between IDT and PDT?
Israel Daylight Time (IDT) is UTC+3, while Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is UTC-7. IDT is 10 hours ahead of PDT. When it is 12:00 PM in Tel Aviv, it is 2:00 AM in San Francisco.
When does this IDT to PDT conversion apply?
PDT runs from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November. IDT runs from the Friday before the last Sunday in March until the last Sunday in October. The two windows overlap for most of the northern summer.
How does the time difference change throughout the year?
When the US West Coast returns to PST (UTC-8) in November, the offset to IST (UTC+2) is 10 hours as well. Around DST transitions in March and November, the offset can briefly diverge by an hour.
What are the best times for IDT-PDT business calls?
A 5:00 PM call in Tel Aviv is 7:00 AM in San Francisco — workable as a late afternoon for IDT and an early morning for PDT. The overlap window closes after about 8:00 PM IDT.
Which countries/regions use PDT timezone?
PDT covers the US Pacific time zone and parts of British Columbia during daylight saving — including Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, Portland, and Vancouver.
Which countries/regions use IDT timezone?
IDT is observed throughout Israel, including Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, Eilat, and Beersheba. It is the daylight saving variant of Israel Standard Time.
Pro Tips
- • IDT is 10 hours ahead of PDT — drop 10 hours from a Tel Aviv time to get the San Francisco time.
- • Best meeting window: 5:00–8:00 PM IDT overlaps with 7:00–10:00 AM PDT.
- • Late evening calls in Tel Aviv (10:00 PM) become noon in San Francisco — useful as an alternate slot.
- • Around DST transitions in March and November, double-check the offset before sending invites.
- • Plan around Israel's Friday-Saturday weekend — Sunday is a working day in Israel.
- • A 9:00 AM call in Tel Aviv is 11:00 PM previous day in San Francisco — usually too late for live discussion.