PST to PDT Time Converter
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is currently 1 hour ahead of Pacific Standard Time (PST). PST is UTC-8 and PDT is UTC-7. The table below converts every hour of the day between the two, and the call planner shows where working hours line up.
Best Time for a Call
Both sides are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM office hours between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM in PST, which is 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in PDT.
Comparing more than two places? The Overlap Zones tool shows working hours for several cities on one grid.
Hour by Hour: PST to PDT
Rows marked office hours fall between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in both places. For a specific date, use the interactive converter.
Does the Difference Change During the Year?
PST and PDT are fixed offsets, so the difference between them never changes.
PST is UTC-8, used on the North American west coast in winter. The region switches to PDT (UTC-7) from March to November.
PDT is UTC-7, the summer counterpart of PST, used from March to November.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours ahead is PDT compared to PST?
PDT is currently 1 hour ahead of PST. PST and PDT are fixed offsets, so the difference between them never changes.
What time is 9:00 AM in PST in PDT?
9:00 AM in PST is 10:00 AM in PDT.
What is the best time for a call between PST and PDT?
Both sides are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM office hours between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM in PST, which is 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in PDT.