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WEST to PST Converter

This page converts Western European Summer Time (WEST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST). PST is 9 hours behind WEST, so a meeting at one time slides predictably to the other. Edit the time or date to begin.

PDT is 8 hours behind WEST
From
WEST

Now in Lisbon: 6:53:58 PM WEST

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 European Union and the UK, summer time runs from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October. That affects Western European Summer Time (WEST).

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).

WEST to PST conversion chart

For example, a 9:00 AM WEST meeting takes place at 12:00 AM PST. Concretely, when Lisbon (WEST) and Los Angeles (PST) set up a call, pST is 9 hours behind WEST.

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

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

Convert WEST to PST Time Zone

Below are the answers people search for most when converting Western European Summer Time (WEST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST).

How do I convert WEST to PST?

It takes three quick steps:

  1. Click the WEST 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.

WEST vs PST: what's the time gap?

PST is 9 hours behind WEST. In everyday terms, once you know the time on one side you just subtract 9 hours to get the other — so a call between Lisbon and Los Angeles is always 9 hours 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 WEST?

And in Western European Summer Time (WEST), it’s currently Monday, June 29, 2026 · 6:53:58 PM. Compare the two and the 9 hours gap is easy to see.

Planning a meeting across WEST and PST?

For example, a 9:00 AM WEST meeting takes place at 12:00 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.

Does daylight saving time change the WEST–PST difference?

The labels WEST 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 9 hours gap usually holds steady right through the year.

How accurate is this WEST to PST conversion?

We don’t guess. WEST 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 WEST to other time zones

Convert to PST from other time zones

Frequently asked questions

How many hours behind WEST is PST?

PST is 9 hours behind WEST — a fixed 9 hours difference, since both are fixed-offset labels.

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

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) WEST, it's 3:00 AM PST.

Do WEST or PST use daylight saving time?

Western European Summer Time (WEST) observes daylight saving, alternating with WET; Pacific Standard Time (PST) observes daylight saving, alternating with PDT.

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

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