The time difference between Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and Pacific Standard Time (PST) is 8 hours. PST is 8 hours behind GMT. During Daylight Saving Time, PST becomes PDT (Pacific Daylight Time, UTC-7:00), which is 7 hours behind GMT.
Does PST observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, PST observes Daylight Saving Time. During DST, PST becomes Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-7:00), which is 7 hours behind GMT instead of 8 hours.
Can you provide examples of GMT to PST conversions?
Here are some common time conversions:
12:00 PM (noon) GMT = 4:00 AM PST 6:00 PM GMT = 10:00 AM PST 12:00 AM (midnight) GMT = 4:00 PM PST (previous day) 6:00 AM GMT = 10:00 PM PST (previous day) 9:00 AM GMT = 1:00 AM PST
Which regions use GMT and PST?
GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) is the time at the Prime Meridian in Greenwich, London, and serves as a reference for time zones worldwide. PST is used in the western United States (California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada) and parts of Canada (British Columbia) during standard time.