PST to PDT Converter
Convert time between Pacific Standard Time (PST) and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
Time Difference
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is 0 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time (PST)
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Quick Reference
| PST | PDT |
|---|---|
| 18:00 | 18:00 |
| 20:00 | 20:00 |
| 22:00 | 22:00 |
| 00:00 | 00:00 |
| 02:00 | 02:00 |
| 04:00 | 04:00 |
| 06:00 | 06:00 |
| 08:00 | 08:00 |
| 10:00 | 10:00 |
| 12:00 | 12:00 |
| 14:00 | 14:00 |
| 16:00 | 16:00 |
Related Time Zone Conversions
About PST to PDT Time Conversion
Pacific Standard Time (PST) and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) represent the same geographic time zone but during different times of the year. PST is UTC-8 and is used during winter months (November to March), while PDT is UTC-7 and is used during daylight saving time (March to November). PDT is exactly 1 hour ahead of PST.
Understanding the difference between PST and PDT is essential for accurate scheduling, especially when coordinating across daylight saving time transitions. Daylight saving time begins on the second Sunday of March and ends on the first Sunday of November in North America.
Common Use Cases for PST to PDT Conversion
Business & Work
- Scheduling meetings during daylight saving time transitions
- Understanding historical time records that use both PST and PDT
- Planning events for Pacific time zone during different seasons
Personal & Travel
- Adjusting schedules when clocks change for daylight saving time
- Coordinating with West Coast contacts at different times of year
- Planning travel during daylight saving time transitions
Time Zone Information
Pacific Standard Time (PST)
- UTC Offset: UTC-8
- IANA Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Daylight Saving: First Sunday in November to Second Sunday in March
- Major Cities: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, San Diego, Portland
- Coverage: Pacific United States and Canada (winter months)
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, Seattle, San Diego, Portland
- Coverage: Pacific United States and Canada (summer months)
Quick Reference: PST to PDT
Remember: PDT is always 1 hour ahead of PST (during daylight saving time)