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UTC to PT time converter
US Pacific is 7 hours behind UTC for 238 days of 2026, and 8 hours behind for the other 127 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
UTC to PT conversion table
Local time in UTC and the matching time in US Pacific on two reference dates, one in winter and one in summer for the northern hemisphere.
| UTC (UTC) | US Pacific on 15 January | US Pacific on 15 July |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 00:00 | 01:00 |
| 09:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 |
| 10:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 |
| 12:00 | 04:00 | 05:00 |
| 15:00 | 07:00 | 08:00 |
| 17:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 |
| 18:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 |
| 21:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 |
Best meeting times between UTC and US Pacific
- January: No overlap inside both working days. The closest flexible hours (07:00-21:00): 15:00-21:00 UTC = 07:00-13:00 PT.
- July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 16:00-17:00 UTC = 09:00-10:00 PT.
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Daylight saving between UTC and PT
- UTC does not change its clocks in 2026.
- US Pacific moves its clocks forward on 8 March and back on 1 November in 2026.
- The gap is 7 hours for 238 days and 8 hours for 127 days of 2026.
About the two zones
UTC. UTC is the reference all other zones are measured from. It never changes for daylight saving, which is why servers, logs and schedules are best kept in UTC.
US Pacific. US Pacific Time is UTC-8 in winter (PST) and UTC-7 in summer (PDT). Clocks change on the second Sunday of March and the first Sunday of November.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM UTC in PT?
On 15 January, 09:00 in UTC is 01:00 in US Pacific. On 15 July it is 02:00.
What is the time difference between UTC and US Pacific?
US Pacific is 7 hours behind UTC for 238 days of 2026, and 8 hours behind for the other 127 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
Does the time difference between UTC and PT change during the year?
Yes. US Pacific changes its clocks and UTC does not, so the gap moves between 7 and 8 hours. Always convert with the actual date.
When is the best time for a meeting between UTC and US Pacific?
No overlap inside both working days. The closest flexible hours (07:00-21:00): 15:00-21:00 UTC = 07:00-13:00 PT. In July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 16:00-17:00 UTC = 09:00-10:00 PT.
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