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PDT to PST Converter

PDT to PST, made simple. PST is 1 hour behind PDT. Change the time or date in either card and the conversion follows along instantly.

PDT and PDT are the same time
From
PDT

Now in Los Angeles: 10:53:56 AM PDT

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PDT

Now in Los Angeles: 10:53:56 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 Daylight Time (PDT).

PDT to PST conversion chart

For example, a 9:00 AM PDT meeting takes place at 8:00 AM PST. Concretely, when Los Angeles (PDT) and Los Angeles (PST) set up a call, pST is 1 hour behind PDT.

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

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

Convert PDT to PST Time Zone

A quick guide to PDT → PST: the time gap, the live clocks, scheduling tips, and how we keep it accurate.

How does the PDT to PST converter work?

It takes three quick steps:

  1. Click the PDT 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.

How many hours apart are PDT and PST?

PST is 1 hour behind PDT. In everyday terms, once you know the time on one side you just subtract 1 hour to get the other — so a call between Los Angeles and Los Angeles is always 1 hour apart.

What time is it in PST right now?

Right now the time in Pacific Standard Time (PST) is Monday, June 29, 2026 · 9:53:56 AM. It ticks every second, so you’re always looking at the live PST clock.

What time is it in PDT right now?

And in Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), it’s currently Monday, June 29, 2026 · 10:53:56 AM. Compare the two and the 1 hour gap is easy to see.

Planning a meeting across PDT and PST?

For example, a 9:00 AM PDT meeting takes place at 8:00 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.

How does daylight saving affect PDT to PST?

The labels PDT 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 1 hour gap usually holds steady right through the year.

Why can you trust this PDT 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 PDT to PST stays accurate for today and for any past or future date you type in.

Convert PDT to other time zones

Convert to PST from other time zones

Frequently asked questions

How many hours behind PDT is PST?

PST is 1 hour behind PDT — a fixed 1 hour difference, since both are fixed-offset labels.

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

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) PDT, it's 11:00 AM PST.

Do PDT or PST use daylight saving time?

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

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

The labels PDT and PST 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 PST. Always check which label a region is currently using before you schedule.