UTC to PST Time Converter
Pacific Standard Time (PST) is currently 8 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). UTC is UTC+0 and PST is UTC-8. 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 5:00 PM and 5:00 PM in UTC, which is 9:00 AM to 9:00 AM in PST.
Comparing more than two places? The Overlap Zones tool shows working hours for several cities on one grid.
Hour by Hour: UTC to PST
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?
UTC and PST are fixed offsets, so the difference between them never changes.
UTC is the global time standard. It has no daylight saving and never shifts.
PST is UTC-8, used on the North American west coast in winter. The region switches to PDT (UTC-7) from March to November.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours behind is PST compared to UTC?
PST is currently 8 hours behind UTC. UTC and PST are fixed offsets, so the difference between them never changes.
What time is 9:00 AM in UTC in PST?
9:00 AM in UTC is 1:00 AM in PST.
What is the best time for a call between UTC and PST?
Both sides are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM office hours between 5:00 PM and 5:00 PM in UTC, which is 9:00 AM to 9:00 AM in PST.