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PST to UTC converter
Pacific Time
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Coordinated Universal Time
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Coordinated Universal Time is 7 hours ahead of Pacific Time for most of the year, and 8 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: Coordinated Universal Time is 8 hours ahead of Pacific Time
- March 8 to October 31: Coordinated Universal Time is 7 hours ahead of Pacific Time
- November 1 to December 31: Coordinated Universal Time is 8 hours ahead of Pacific Time
Questions
What time is 9 AM PST in UTC?
For most of the year, 9 AM Pacific Time is 4 PM Coordinated Universal Time. For part of the year it is 5 PM, because of daylight saving time.
How many hours ahead or behind is UTC from PST?
Coordinated Universal Time is 7 hours ahead of Pacific Time for most of the year, and 8 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 UTC difference change?
Yes. It changes 2 times in 2026 because of daylight saving time.
About these time zones
PST to UTC, hour by hour
| Pacific Time | Coordinated Universal Time |
|---|---|
| 12 AM | 7 AM |
| 1 AM | 8 AM |
| 2 AM | 9 AM |
| 3 AM | 10 AM |
| 4 AM | 11 AM |
| 5 AM | 12 PM |
| 6 AM | 1 PM |
| 7 AM | 2 PM |
| 8 AM | 3 PM |
| 9 AM | 4 PM |
| 10 AM | 5 PM |
| 11 AM | 6 PM |
| 12 PM | 7 PM |
| 1 PM | 8 PM |
| 2 PM | 9 PM |
| 3 PM | 10 PM |
| 4 PM | 11 PM |
| 5 PM | 12 AM (next day) |
| 6 PM | 1 AM (next day) |
| 7 PM | 2 AM (next day) |
| 8 PM | 3 AM (next day) |
| 9 PM | 4 AM (next day) |
| 10 PM | 5 AM (next day) |
| 11 PM | 6 AM (next day) |
Based on the clocks on Monday, October 12, 2026. Use the converter above for another date.