PST Time Now
Pacific Standard Time
Quick Answer
The current Pacific Time is 12:23 AM on Tuesday, May 26, 2026
PST vs PDT — What's the Difference?
Pacific Standard Time (PST) and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) are not two separate time zones — they are the two modes of the US Pacific Time Zone. PST (UTC-8) is used during standard time (November–March), while PDT (UTC-7) is used during daylight saving time (March–November). The IANA identifier America/Los_Angeles handles both automatically.
Where Is PST Used?
PST is observed during standard time in the US states of California, Washington, Oregon, and Nevada, as well as parts of British Columbia in Canada and Baja California in Mexico. During daylight saving time (March–November), these regions switch to PDT (UTC-7). Arizona (except the Navajo Nation) does not observe DST and stays on MST year-round; it does not use PST.
Common Use Cases
- Scheduling remote meetings with Pacific Time colleagues
- Converting business hours for West Coast companies
- Travel planning to Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Seattle
- Livestream and event scheduling
- Coordinating with Vancouver or Tijuana
- Checking the time before calling someone in PST