Pacific Daylight Time
UTC offset: UTC-07:00
Region: US and Canada
Example IANA zones: America/Ensenada, America/Los_Angeles, America/Santa_Isabel
PDT Time Zone
PDT is Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-07:00).
Definition
PDT is a time-zone abbreviation used in date/time schedules, travel, and software timestamps. Abbreviations can map to different regions and offsets, so they are less precise than IANA time zones.
For accurate conversion, use a specific zone like America/New_York or Europe/London instead of abbreviation-only input.
Offset and DST note
PDT is daylight saving time (summer). The standard counterpart is PST (UTC-08:00).
Common offsets for PDT: UTC-07:00.
Meanings
Convert PDT
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Frequently asked questions
What does PDT mean?
PDT is Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-07:00).
Is PDT ambiguous?
PDT is commonly used for a single primary meaning, but always verify region context.
How do I convert PDT to my local time?
Use the Time Zone Converter and select a specific city or IANA zone to avoid abbreviation ambiguity.