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PDT – Pacific Daylight Time

Current Offset:UTC-7(Daylight Time Active)

Timezone Overview

Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is a time standard used across the North America region. The current local UTC offset is UTC-7. PDT (UTC-7) represents the daylight saving time period of Pacific Time (PT). When active, clocks advance one hour ahead of standard time (PST, UTC-8).

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Pacific Time (PT) Variant

Standard Time Counterpart: PST

PDT is the daylight-saving variant (UTC-7) of Pacific Time. During the standard-time period in autumn and winter, regions following Pacific Time return to Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC-8).

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PDT Timezone Details

Abbreviation
PDT
Standard Offset
UTC-8
Current Offset
UTC-7
Daylight Offset
UTC-7
DST Status
Active (Daylight)
IANA Identifier
America/Los_Angeles
Region
North America
Clock Changes
Seasonal (2x/year)

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Information

Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) participates in daylight saving time adjustments. During the standard time period, clocks operate at UTC-8, and during the daylight saving period, clocks advance by 1 hour to UTC-7.

Standard Time
UTC-8
PST
Daylight Saving Time
UTC-7
PDT

Specific changeover dates depend on jurisdictional regulations. In North America transitions generally take place in March and November, in Europe transitions occur in late March and late October, and Southern Hemisphere zones transition between October and April.

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Major Cities in PDT Time

Representative cities currently observing Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) with their live local times.

10 major cities listed
CityCountryCurrent TimeCurrent Offset
Los AngelesUnited States11:19 PMUTC-7
San DiegoUnited States11:19 PMUTC-7
San JoseUnited States11:19 PMUTC-7
San FranciscoUnited States11:19 PMUTC-7
SeattleUnited States11:19 PMUTC-7
PortlandUnited States11:19 PMUTC-7
Las VegasUnited States11:19 PMUTC-7
FresnoUnited States11:19 PMUTC-7
SacramentoUnited States11:19 PMUTC-7
VancouverCanada11:19 PMUTC-7

Countries & Territories Represented

United StatesCanada

Other North America Timezones

EST
UTC-5
EDT
UTC-4
CST
UTC-6
CDT
UTC-5
MST
UTC-7
MDT
UTC-6

Frequently Asked Questions about PDT

Accurate, factual answers regarding Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) and its seasonal schedule.

What is PDT and what does it stand for?

PDT stands for Pacific Daylight Time. It is a civil time standard used in North America with a standard offset of UTC-8 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Its current offset is UTC-7.

Does PDT observe Daylight Saving Time (DST)?

Yes, Pacific Daylight Time participates in seasonal daylight saving time shifts. Standard time is UTC-8 and daylight saving time is UTC-7. Clocks in this zone are currently advancing for daylight saving time.

What is the difference between PDT and PST?

PDT is the daylight-saving variant (UTC-7) of Pacific Time. During the standard-time period in autumn and winter, regions following Pacific Time return to Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC-8).

Which major cities use PDT?

Major cities operating in or aligned with Pacific Daylight Time include Los Angeles (United States), San Diego (United States), San Jose (United States), San Francisco (United States), Seattle (United States), among others.

How do I convert PDT to another timezone?

To convert PDT (UTC-7) to your local time or another zone, calculate the hour difference between your local UTC offset and UTC-7. You can also use the live interactive converters listed on this page for instant side-by-side time comparisons.