Question 1

What is the time difference between PST and GMT?

Accepted Answer

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is 8 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time (PST). Use the conversion table above to see the exact time for each hour.

Question 2

How do I convert PST to GMT?

Accepted Answer

To convert PST to GMT, add 8 hours to the PST time. For example, 9:00 AM PST is 5:00 PM GMT.

Question 3

What time is it in GMT when it's noon in PST?

Accepted Answer

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in PST, it's 8:00 PM in GMT. GMT is 8 hours ahead of PST.

Question 4

How many hours ahead is GMT from PST?

Accepted Answer

GMT is 8 hours ahead of PST. This means when it's 9:00 AM in PST, it's 5:00 PM in GMT.

Question 5

Is GMT ahead or behind PST?

Accepted Answer

GMT is ahead of PST by 8 hours. Clocks in GMT show a later time than PST.

Question 6

Does PST observe daylight saving time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Pacific Standard Time observes daylight saving time. During DST, the abbreviation changes to PDT and clocks move forward by one hour.

Question 7

Does GMT observe daylight saving time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Greenwich Mean Time observes daylight saving time. During DST, the abbreviation changes to BST and clocks move forward by one hour.

Question 8

What is the best time to call from PST to GMT?

Accepted Answer

The best time for a call between PST and GMT is during overlapping business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in both timezones. Check the color-coded conversion table above — green hours indicate business hours in both zones.

Question 9

When does daylight saving time change in PST?

Accepted Answer

Daylight saving time transitions vary by year and region. Pacific Standard Time observes DST, which typically shifts clocks forward by one hour in spring and back in fall. During DST transitions, the time difference between PST and GMT may temporarily change. Check our DST change calendar for exact dates.

Question 10

Do PST and GMT ever have the same time?

Accepted Answer

No, PST and GMT are always 8 hours apart. Both timezones observe DST, so the difference remains consistent.

Pacific Standard Time (PST)	Period	Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)	Period
12:00 AM	Night	8:00 AM	Morning
1:00 AM	Night	9:00 AM	Business
2:00 AM	Night	10:00 AM	Business
3:00 AM	Night	11:00 AM	Business
4:00 AM	Night	12:00 PM	Business
5:00 AM	Night	1:00 PM	Business
6:00 AM	Morning	2:00 PM	Business
7:00 AM	Morning	3:00 PM	Business
8:00 AM	Morning	4:00 PM	Business
9:00 AM	Business	5:00 PM	Business
10:00 AM	Business	6:00 PM	Evening
11:00 AM	Business	7:00 PM	Evening
12:00 PM	Business	8:00 PM	Evening
1:00 PM	Business	9:00 PM	Evening
2:00 PM	Business	10:00 PM	Evening
3:00 PM	Business	11:00 PM	Evening
4:00 PM	Business	12:00 AM+1d	Night
5:00 PM	Business	1:00 AM+1d	Night
6:00 PM	Evening	2:00 AM+1d	Night
7:00 PM	Evening	3:00 AM+1d	Night
8:00 PM	Evening	4:00 AM+1d	Night
9:00 PM	Evening	5:00 AM+1d	Night
10:00 PM	Evening	6:00 AM+1d	Morning
11:00 PM	Evening	7:00 AM+1d	Morning

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