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GST to PST Converter

PST is 12 hours behind GST. This converter turns any Gulf Standard Time (GST) time into Pacific Standard Time (PST) — just click the time or date to change it.

PDT is 11 hours behind GST
From
GST

Now in Dubai: 9:54:01 PM GST

To
PDT

Now in Los Angeles: 10:54:01 AM PDT

On this date Los Angeles observes PDT. PST is in effect during standard-time (non-summer) months.

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Daylight saving notes

In the United States and Canada, daylight saving time runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. That affects Pacific Standard Time (PST).

GST to PST conversion chart

For example, a 9:00 AM GST meeting takes place at 9:00 PM PST (−1 day). Concretely, when Dubai (GST) and Los Angeles (PST) set up a call, pST is 12 hours behind GST.

Gulf Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time conversion chart
GST timePST time
12:00 AM12:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM1:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM2:00 PM−1 day
3:00 AM3:00 PM−1 day
4:00 AM4:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM5:00 PM−1 day
6:00 AM6:00 PM−1 day
7:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
8:00 AM8:00 PM−1 day
9:00 AM9:00 PM−1 day
10:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
11:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
12:00 PM12:00 AM
1:00 PM1:00 AM
2:00 PM2:00 AM
3:00 PM3:00 AM
4:00 PM4:00 AM
5:00 PM5:00 AM
6:00 PM6:00 AM
7:00 PM7:00 AM
8:00 PM8:00 AM
9:00 PM9:00 AM
10:00 PM10:00 AM
11:00 PM11:00 AM

This chart uses the fixed GST and PST offsets; the live converter above follows current daylight saving.

Convert GST to PST Time Zone

Below are the answers people search for most when converting Gulf Standard Time (GST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST).

How does the GST to PST converter work?

It takes three quick steps:

  1. Click the GST field on the left and pick the time you want to convert.
  2. The matching PST time updates on the right automatically — there’s no button to press.
  3. Need a different day? Click the date field and the result follows, rolling over if it crosses midnight.

GST vs PST: what's the time gap?

PST is 12 hours behind GST. In everyday terms, once you know the time on one side you just subtract 12 hours to get the other — so a call between Dubai and Los Angeles is always 12 hours apart.

What time is it in PST right now?

Right now the time in Pacific Standard Time (PST) is Monday, June 29, 2026 · 9:54:01 AM. It ticks every second, so you’re always looking at the live PST clock.

What time is it in GST right now?

And in Gulf Standard Time (GST), it’s currently Monday, June 29, 2026 · 9:54:01 PM. Compare the two and the 12 hours gap is easy to see.

Planning a meeting across GST and PST?

For example, a 9:00 AM GST meeting takes place at 9:00 PM PST (−1 day). The trick is to aim for a slot that lands inside normal working hours on both sides. Once you’ve found a time, hit Share on the converter to copy a link with the time built in — easy to send to a colleague. Juggling three or more zones? The meeting planner highlights the hours that overlap for everyone.

How does daylight saving affect GST to PST?

The labels GST and PST are fixed offsets, so the result on this page is always exact. One side switches between standard and summer time while the other stays put, so the real-world gap can shift by an hour for part of the year. It's worth checking which label a region is actually using before you lock in a time.

Why can you trust this GST to PST converter?

Every conversion here is calculated from the IANA time zone database — the same source your phone, computer, and browser rely on. Plenty of tools hard-code a single offset, which quietly goes wrong whenever a region changes its rules or flips for daylight saving. We follow the real rules instead, so GST to PST stays accurate for today and for any past or future date you type in.

Convert GST to other time zones

Convert to PST from other time zones

Frequently asked questions

How many hours behind GST is PST?

PST is 12 hours behind GST — a fixed 12 hours difference, since both are fixed-offset labels.

What time is it in PST when it's 12:00 PM GST?

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) GST, it's 12:00 AM PST.

Do GST or PST use daylight saving time?

Gulf Standard Time (GST) is a fixed offset with no daylight saving; Pacific Standard Time (PST) observes daylight saving, alternating with PDT.

Why might the real-world GST–PST difference change during the year?

The labels GST and PST are fixed offsets, so this converter is always exact. But Pacific Standard Time's region switches between standard and summer time, so for part of the year you may actually want GST to PDT. Always check which label a region is currently using before you schedule.