Current Time in Pacific Time (PDT)
Pacific Time Now
Check the current Pacific Time in the United States with our live clock. Pacific Time is used across much of the western United States, including cities such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, San Diego, and Las Vegas.
Pacific Time alternates between Pacific Standard Time (PST) and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) depending on the time of year.
Pacific Time UTC Offset
- PST: UTC−8
- PDT: UTC−7
During daylight saving time, clocks move forward one hour and Pacific Time changes from PST to PDT.
Major Cities in Pacific Time
Some of the largest US cities using Pacific Time include:
- Los Angeles, California
- San Francisco, California
- Seattle, Washington
- San Diego, California
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- San Jose, California
- Portland, Oregon
- Sacramento, California
States in the Pacific Time Zone
The Pacific Time Zone covers the states along the West Coast of the United States. Some states are entirely within Pacific Time, while others are divided between Pacific and Mountain Time.
States Entirely in Pacific Time
The following states observe Pacific Time throughout the state:
States Partially in Pacific Time
Several states are divided between two time zones:
- Oregon: Most of the state observes Pacific Time, except for a portion of Malheur County on the eastern border, which uses Mountain Time.
- Idaho: The northern part of Idaho (the Idaho Panhandle) observes Pacific Time, while the rest of the state uses Mountain Time.
- Nevada: Almost all of Nevada observes Pacific Time, but a few border locations, such as West Wendover, observe Mountain Time.
Because some states cross time-zone boundaries, the local time can vary depending on the city or county.
Pacific Time Compared to Other US Time Zones
Pacific Time is:
- 1 hour behind Mountain Time
- 2 hours behind Central Time
- 3 hours behind Eastern Time
- 1 hour ahead of Alaska Time
- 2 or 3 hours ahead of Hawaii, depending on daylight saving time
Does Pacific Time Use Daylight Saving Time?
Most locations in the Pacific Time Zone observe daylight saving time.
During the winter, these locations use Pacific Standard Time (PST). During daylight saving time, they use Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).
Some exceptions may apply in specific territories or jurisdictions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Pacific Time right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current Pacific Time in the United States.
Is Pacific Time PST or PDT right now?
Pacific Time uses PST during standard time and PDT during daylight saving time. The current abbreviation is displayed automatically alongside the live clock.
Which US states are in the Pacific Time Zone?
California and Washington are entirely within the Pacific Time Zone, while Idaho, Nevada, and Oregon are partially within Pacific Time.
Is Oregon in Pacific Time?
Most of Oregon uses Pacific Time. However, a small portion on the eastern border observes Mountain Time.
Is Nevada in Pacific Time?
Most of Nevada uses Pacific Time, including Las Vegas and Reno. Only a few towns near the Utah border use Mountain Time.
How many hours behind is Pacific Time from Eastern Time?
Pacific Time is normally three hours behind Eastern Time.
What is Pacific Time in UTC?
Pacific Standard Time is UTC−8. Pacific Daylight Time is UTC−7.