Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
PDT is UTC-7. Current Pacific Time (US & Canada) and when PDT applies.
Pacific Time (US & Canada) now
--:--:--
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
PSTUTC-8
Pacific Time is on PST right now, not PDT
Exact PDT (UTC-7) time now: --:--:--
About PDT
- Full Name
- Pacific Daylight Time
- Abbreviation
- PDT
- UTC Offset
- UTC-7
- Pacific Time is on
- Standard Time (PST)
- Daylight Saving Time
- Pacific Time: Starts Mar 14, 2027 · switches between PST and PDT
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is UTC-7. It is used on Pacific Time from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November; the rest of the year the same places use Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC-8).
Where PDT is used
Switches between PST and PDT
- California, Washington, most of Oregon and most of Nevada, United States
- Most of British Columbia, Canada (Vancouver, Victoria)
- Baja California, Mexico (Tijuana, Mexicali)Follows US daylight saving dates.
Major Cities in Pacific Time
Los Angeles--:--PST
San Diego--:--PST
San Francisco--:--PSTAnaheim--:--PSTBakersfield--:--PSTFontana--:--PSTFremont--:--PSTFresno--:--PSTHenderson--:--PSTIrvine--:--PSTLas Vegas--:--PSTLong Beach--:--PSTEach city shows its own current abbreviation, so places on daylight saving time are labelled accordingly.
PDT vs Other Time Zones
| Comparison | By definition | Right now (local clocks) |
|---|---|---|
| PDT to PST | -1 hour | Same region |
| PDT to EDT | +3 hours | +3 hours |
| PDT to CDT | +2 hours | +2 hours |
| PDT to IST | +12 hours 30 minutes | +13 hours 30 minutes |
| PDT to UTC | +7 hours | +8 hours |
“By definition” compares the fixed offsets of the abbreviations. “Right now” compares the actual local time in each region today, including daylight saving time.
PDT FAQs
What is PDT?
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is UTC-7. It is used on Pacific Time from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November; the rest of the year the same places use Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC-8).
What is the UTC offset of PDT?
PDT is always UTC-7. When Pacific Time is not on daylight saving time, it uses PST (UTC-8) instead.
Is it PDT or PST right now?
Pacific Time is on PST right now, not PDT. PST is UTC-8, 1 hour behind PDT (UTC-7). Pacific Time switches to PDT on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM.
When does Pacific Time switch between PST and PDT?
In 2026, Pacific Time switches to PDT on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 2:00 AM (clocks go forward 1 hour) and back on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM (clocks go back 1 hour).
Is PDT used all year anywhere?
No major region uses PDT all year. It is only in effect during daylight saving time; the rest of the year the same places use PST.