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PST to GST converter
Pacific Time
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Gulf Standard Time
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Gulf Standard Time is 11 hours ahead of Pacific Time for most of the year, and 12 hours ahead of for part of it, because the two change their clocks on different dates (or only one of them changes at all).
When does the difference change?
In 2026:
- January 1 to March 7: Gulf Standard Time is 12 hours ahead of Pacific Time
- March 8 to October 31: Gulf Standard Time is 11 hours ahead of Pacific Time
- November 1 to December 31: Gulf Standard Time is 12 hours ahead of Pacific Time
Questions
What time is 9 AM PST in GST?
For most of the year, 9 AM Pacific Time is 8 PM Gulf Standard Time. For part of the year it is 9 PM, because of daylight saving time.
How many hours ahead or behind is GST from PST?
Gulf Standard Time is 11 hours ahead of Pacific Time for most of the year, and 12 hours ahead of for part of it, because the two change their clocks on different dates (or only one of them changes at all).
Does the PST to GST difference change?
Yes. It changes 2 times in 2026 because of daylight saving time.
About these time zones
PST to GST, hour by hour
| Pacific Time | Gulf Standard Time |
|---|---|
| 12 AM | 11 AM |
| 1 AM | 12 PM |
| 2 AM | 1 PM |
| 3 AM | 2 PM |
| 4 AM | 3 PM |
| 5 AM | 4 PM |
| 6 AM | 5 PM |
| 7 AM | 6 PM |
| 8 AM | 7 PM |
| 9 AM | 8 PM |
| 10 AM | 9 PM |
| 11 AM | 10 PM |
| 12 PM | 11 PM |
| 1 PM | 12 AM (next day) |
| 2 PM | 1 AM (next day) |
| 3 PM | 2 AM (next day) |
| 4 PM | 3 AM (next day) |
| 5 PM | 4 AM (next day) |
| 6 PM | 5 AM (next day) |
| 7 PM | 6 AM (next day) |
| 8 PM | 7 AM (next day) |
| 9 PM | 8 AM (next day) |
| 10 PM | 9 AM (next day) |
| 11 PM | 10 AM (next day) |
Based on the clocks on Monday, October 12, 2026. Use the converter above for another date.