PST is used for 2 different time zones. The table below shows each one with its offset and current time.
What PST can mean
Abbreviations are not standardised, and the same letters can stand for zones hours apart. When a message says PST, check the sender’s country or ask for the city.
| Name | UTC offset | Time now | Used in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Standard Time | UTC−8 | --:-- | America/Los_Angeles, America/Tijuana |
| Philippine Standard Time | UTC+8 | --:-- | Asia/Manila |
Where and when PST is used
| IANA time zone | Uses PST | Main cities |
|---|---|---|
| America/Los_Angeles | Outside daylight saving time | Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose |
| America/Tijuana | Outside daylight saving time | Tijuana, Mexicali, Ensenada |
| Asia/Manila | All year | Quezon City, Davao City, Caloocan |
PST and PDT
PDT is the daylight saving version of PST, 1 hour ahead of it. Writing PST in summer means a time that is 1 hour off for the places that have switched.
Tools for time in PST
- Convert a time to or from PST: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Los Angeles to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in PST and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
Is it PST or PDT right now?
PST is in use now in Los Angeles and Tijuana. PDT returns on Sunday, March 14, 2027.
Which time zone does PST mean?
It depends on who wrote it. Pacific Standard Time (UTC−8): Los Angeles and Tijuana; Philippine Standard Time (UTC+8): Quezon City. Ask for a city or a UTC offset if the context does not make it clear.
What time is 12:00 PST in UTC?
12:00 PST is 8:00 PM UTC.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.