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PST to PDT Converter

Convert Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) in one step. Because pDT is 1 hour ahead of PST, the math is a fixed 1 hour shift. Adjust the time or date and watch it update.

PDT and PDT are the same time
From
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.

To
PDT

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

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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).

PST to PDT conversion chart

For example, a 9:00 AM PST meeting takes place at 10:00 AM PDT. Concretely, when Los Angeles (PST) and Los Angeles (PDT) set up a call, pDT is 1 hour ahead of PST.

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

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

Convert PST to PDT Time Zone

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

Converting PST to PDT, step by step

It takes three quick steps:

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

PST vs PDT: what's the time gap?

PDT is 1 hour ahead of PST. In everyday terms, once you know the time on one side you just add 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 PDT right now?

Right now the time in Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is Monday, June 29, 2026 · 10:53:56 AM. It ticks every second, so you’re always looking at the live PDT clock.

What time is it in PST right now?

And in Pacific Standard Time (PST), it’s currently Monday, June 29, 2026 · 9:53:56 AM. Compare the two and the 1 hour gap is easy to see.

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

For example, a 9:00 AM PST meeting takes place at 10:00 AM PDT. 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 PST to PDT?

The labels PST and PDT 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 PST to PDT 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 PST to PDT stays accurate for today and for any past or future date you type in.

Convert PST to other time zones

Convert to PDT from other time zones

Frequently asked questions

How many hours ahead of PST is PDT?

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

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

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) PST, it's 1:00 PM PDT.

Do PST or PDT use daylight saving time?

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

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

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