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NST to PST Converter

NST to PST, made simple. PST is 4 hours and 30 minutes behind NST. Change the time or date in either card and the conversion follows along instantly.

PDT is 4 hours 30 min behind NDT
From
NDT

Now in St Johns: 3:23:58 PM NDT

On this date St Johns observes NDT. NST is in effect during standard-time (non-summer) months.

To
PDT

Now in Los Angeles: 10:53:58 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 Newfoundland Standard Time (NST).

NST to PST conversion chart

For example, a 9:00 AM NST meeting takes place at 4:30 AM PST. Concretely, when St. John's (NST) and Los Angeles (PST) set up a call, pST is 4 hours and 30 minutes behind NST.

Newfoundland Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time conversion chart
NST timePST time
12:00 AM7:30 PM−1 day
1:00 AM8:30 PM−1 day
2:00 AM9:30 PM−1 day
3:00 AM10:30 PM−1 day
4:00 AM11:30 PM−1 day
5:00 AM12:30 AM
6:00 AM1:30 AM
7:00 AM2:30 AM
8:00 AM3:30 AM
9:00 AM4:30 AM
10:00 AM5:30 AM
11:00 AM6:30 AM
12:00 PM7:30 AM
1:00 PM8:30 AM
2:00 PM9:30 AM
3:00 PM10:30 AM
4:00 PM11:30 AM
5:00 PM12:30 PM
6:00 PM1:30 PM
7:00 PM2:30 PM
8:00 PM3:30 PM
9:00 PM4:30 PM
10:00 PM5:30 PM
11:00 PM6:30 PM

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

Convert NST to PST Time Zone

Everything you need for NST to PST — the difference, the current times, and how to plan around it.

How do I convert NST to PST?

It takes three quick steps:

  1. Click the NST 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.

NST vs PST: what's the time gap?

PST is 4 hours and 30 minutes behind NST. In everyday terms, once you know the time on one side you just subtract 4 hours 30 min to get the other — so a call between St. John's and Los Angeles is always 4 hours 30 min apart.

What's the current time in PST?

Right now the time in Pacific Standard Time (PST) is Monday, June 29, 2026 · 9:53:58 AM. It ticks every second, so you’re always looking at the live PST clock.

And what time is it in NST?

And in Newfoundland Standard Time (NST), it’s currently Monday, June 29, 2026 · 2:23:58 PM. Compare the two and the 4 hours 30 min gap is easy to see.

Planning a meeting across NST and PST?

For example, a 9:00 AM NST meeting takes place at 4:30 AM PST. 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.

Does daylight saving time change the NST–PST difference?

The labels NST and PST are fixed offsets, so the result on this page is always exact. Both regions move their clocks for daylight saving on roughly the same weekends, so the 4 hours 30 min gap usually holds steady right through the year.

How accurate is this NST to PST conversion?

We don’t guess. NST and PST times are worked out from the official IANA time zone database, the trusted standard that operating systems use worldwide. Because daylight-saving rules and regional offsets do change over time, we track those updates rather than relying on a fixed number — which is exactly where many converters slip up.

Convert NST to other time zones

Convert to PST from other time zones

Frequently asked questions

How many hours behind NST is PST?

PST is 4 hours and 30 minutes behind NST — a fixed 4 hours and 30 minutes difference, since both are fixed-offset labels.

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

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) NST, it's 7:30 AM PST.

Do NST or PST use daylight saving time?

Newfoundland Standard Time (NST) observes daylight saving, alternating with NDT; Pacific Standard Time (PST) observes daylight saving, alternating with PDT.

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

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