Pacific Time

Pacific Time (PT) is a term which refers to the local time in areas observing either Pacific Standard Time (PST) or Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).

What time is it Pacific Time?

Pacific Time Zone GMT/UTC offset

Pacific Standard Time is 8 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

Pacific Daylight Time is 7 hours behind UTC.

Time zone difference

Time zone	Difference
Pacific Time to Eastern Time	3 hours behind Eastern Time
Pacific Time to Central Time	2 hours behind Central Time
Pacific Time to Mountain Time	1 hour behind Mountain Time

Abbreviations

Abbreviation	Name
PT	Pacific Time
PST	Pacific Standard Time
PDT	Pacific Daylight Time

Daylight Saving Time in 2025

DST starts on Sunday 09 March 2025, 02:00 standard time
Move your clock forward 1 hour
DST ends on Sunday 02 November 2025, 02:00 daylight time
Move your clock back 1 hour

Iana Timezones where PT is currently observed

America/Los_Angeles	America/Tijuana
America/Vancouver

What time is it in Pacific Time zone now? Check where PT is currently observed and what are the corresponding time zones

What is Pacific Time: abbreviations, main facts, UTC offset and other information.