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UTC to PDT Converter

This page converts Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). PDT is 7 hours behind UTC, so a meeting at one time slides predictably to the other. Edit the time or date to begin.

PDT is 7 hours behind UTC
From
UTC

Now in UTC: 5:53:55 PM UTC

To
PDT

Now in Los Angeles: 10:53:55 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 Daylight Time (PDT).

UTC to PDT conversion chart

For example, a 9:00 AM UTC meeting takes place at 2:00 AM PDT.

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

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

Convert UTC to PDT Time Zone

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

Converting UTC to PDT, step by step

It takes three quick steps:

  1. Click the UTC 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.

How many hours apart are UTC and PDT?

PDT is 7 hours behind UTC. In everyday terms, once you know the time on one side you just subtract 7 hours to get the other.

What's the current time in PDT?

Right now the time in Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is Monday, June 29, 2026 · 10:53:55 AM. It ticks every second, so you’re always looking at the live PDT clock.

And what time is it in UTC?

And in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), it’s currently Monday, June 29, 2026 · 5:53:55 PM. Compare the two and the 7 hours gap is easy to see.

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

For example, a 9:00 AM UTC meeting takes place at 2:00 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.

Does daylight saving time change the UTC–PDT difference?

The labels UTC and PDT 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.

How accurate is this UTC to PDT conversion?

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

Convert to PDT from other time zones

Frequently asked questions

How many hours behind UTC is PDT?

PDT is 7 hours behind UTC — a fixed 7 hours difference, since both are fixed-offset labels.

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

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) UTC, it's 5:00 AM PDT.

Do UTC or PDT use daylight saving time?

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is a fixed offset with no daylight saving; Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) observes daylight saving, alternating with PST.

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

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