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PDT to IST Converter

Trying to line up PDT and IST? IST is 9 hours ahead of PDT. Set any PDT time below to see the matching IST time and date.

IDT is 10 hours ahead of PDT
From
PDT

Now in Los Angeles: 10:53:57 AM PDT

To
IDT

Now in Jerusalem: 8:53:57 PM IDT

On this date Jerusalem observes IDT. IST 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 Daylight Time (PDT).

In Israel, the exact daylight-saving start and end dates vary by year. That affects Israel Standard Time (IST).

PDT to IST conversion chart

For example, a 9:00 AM PDT meeting takes place at 6:00 PM IST. Concretely, when Los Angeles (PDT) and Jerusalem (IST) set up a call, iST is 9 hours ahead of PDT.

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

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

Convert PDT to IST Time Zone

Below are the answers people search for most when converting Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) to Israel Standard Time (IST).

Converting PDT to IST, step by step

It takes three quick steps:

  1. Click the PDT field on the left and pick the time you want to convert.
  2. The matching IST 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.

How many hours apart are PDT and IST?

IST is 9 hours ahead of PDT. In everyday terms, once you know the time on one side you just add 9 hours to get the other — so a call between Los Angeles and Jerusalem is always 9 hours apart.

What's the current time in IST?

Right now the time in Israel Standard Time (IST) is Monday, June 29, 2026 · 7:53:57 PM. It ticks every second, so you’re always looking at the live IST clock.

And what time is it in PDT?

And in Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), it’s currently Monday, June 29, 2026 · 10:53:57 AM. Compare the two and the 9 hours gap is easy to see.

When is a good time to schedule a PDT to IST meeting?

For example, a 9:00 AM PDT meeting takes place at 6:00 PM IST. 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 PDT–IST difference?

The labels PDT and IST 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 9 hours gap usually holds steady right through the year.

How accurate is this PDT to IST conversion?

We don’t guess. PDT and IST 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 PDT to other time zones

Convert to IST from other time zones

Frequently asked questions

How many hours ahead of PDT is IST?

IST is 9 hours ahead of PDT — a fixed 9 hours difference, since both are fixed-offset labels.

What time is it in IST when it's 12:00 PM PDT?

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) PDT, it's 9:00 PM IST.

Do PDT or IST use daylight saving time?

Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) observes daylight saving, alternating with PST; Israel Standard Time (IST) observes daylight saving, alternating with IDT.

Why might the real-world PDT–IST difference change during the year?

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