UTC-8 Time Now
UTC-8 (UTC−08:00, also written GMT-8) is 8 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time.
UTC-8 time now
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
Fixed offset UTC-8
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Where UTC-8 is used
UTC-8 as standard time
These places move forward for daylight saving time, so they are on UTC-8 only part of the year.
- Pacific TimePST · UTC-7 the rest of the year · not on this offset right nowLos Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Anaheim, Bakersfield, Fontana
- Pacific TimePST · UTC-7 the rest of the year · not on this offset right nowTijuana
- Pacific TimePST · UTC-7 the rest of the year · not on this offset right nowSurrey, Vancouver, Victoria
UTC-8 as daylight saving time
These places are on UTC-8 only while daylight saving time is in effect.
- Alaska TimeAKDT · UTC-9 the rest of the yearAnchorage
- Alaska TimeAKDT · UTC-9 the rest of the year
- Alaska TimeUTC-8 · UTC-9 the rest of the year
- Alaska TimeUTC-8 · UTC-9 the rest of the year
- Alaska TimeUTC-8 · UTC-9 the rest of the year
- Alaska TimeUTC-8 · UTC-9 the rest of the year
UTC-8 in your time zone
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UTC to UTC-8
| UTC | UTC-8 |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM(previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM(previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM(previous day) |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM(previous day) |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM(previous day) |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM(previous day) |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM(previous day) |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM(previous day) |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
UTC-8 FAQs
What time is it in UTC-8 right now?
UTC-8 is 8 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time. When it is 6:38 PM UTC, it is 10:38 AM at UTC-8. The clock at the top of this page shows the live time.
Which places use UTC-8?
Part of the year: Alaska Time — Anchorage (daylight saving time), Pacific Time — Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco (standard time), Pacific Time — Tijuana (standard time), Pacific Time — Surrey, Vancouver, Victoria (standard time), Alaska Time (daylight saving time) and Alaska Time (daylight saving time).
Is UTC-8 the same as GMT-8?
Yes. GMT-8 and UTC-8 describe the same offset. UTC is the modern time standard and GMT is the older name for the same reference; neither changes for daylight saving time.
Which time zone abbreviations mean UTC-8?
PST (Pacific Standard Time) and AKDT (Alaska Daylight Time) are defined as UTC-8. Note that regions using a standard-time abbreviation such as PST may be on a different offset during daylight saving time.
How do I convert UTC-8 to my local time?
Find your own UTC offset and take the difference. For example, if you are at UTC+1 and want UTC-8, subtract 9 hours. The converter on this page does this automatically using your browser's time zone, including daylight saving time.