Highlighted rows fall within 09:00–18:00 in both places: 2 shared working hours.
How many hours is UTC ahead of PDT?
As abbreviations, PDT is always 7 hours behind of UTC: UTC is UTC+0 and PDT is UTC−7. To convert, subtract 7 hours.
When the UTC to PDT time difference changes
For most of the year PDT is 7 hours behind of UTC. From 1 November to 31 December 2026, PDT is 8 hours behind of UTC instead, because the two places change their clocks on different dates. Meetings booked by the usual gap land an hour off in those weeks.
Dates
PDT vs UTC
Length
8 March 2026 to 31 October 2026
7 hours behind
238 days
1 November 2026 to 31 December 2026
8 hours behind
61 days
1 January 2027 to 13 March 2027
8 hours behind
72 days
14 March 2027 to 6 November 2027
7 hours behind
238 days
7 November 2027 to 31 December 2027
8 hours behind
55 days
When UTC and PDT are both at work
When PDT is 7 hours behind of UTC: 1 shared office hour, 16:00 to 17:00 in UTC (09:00 to 10:00 in PDT).
When PDT is 8 hours behind of UTC: no shared 09:00 to 17:00 hours; try 17:00 in UTC (09:00 in PDT).
Frequently asked questions about UTC and PDT time
How many hours ahead is PDT of UTC?
PDT (UTC−7) is 7 hours behind of UTC (UTC+0).
Does the time difference between UTC and PDT change?
Yes. It is usually 7 hours behind, but changes when one side moves its clocks: 8 hours behind from 1 November to 31 December 2026; 8 hours behind from 1 January to 13 March 2027.