PST time now |
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10:41:08 Mon, 30 Jun 2025
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| UTC Offset: UTC -8 |
Pitcairn Standard Time (PST) operates at UTC−8 hours year-round, with no daylight saving adjustments. Sometimes simply called "Pitcairn Time," PST is the official time zone for Pitcairn Island, a small British Overseas Territory in the South Pacific, providing a consistent and stable time reference for its residents.
Importance and Global Use of PST
PST is essential for managing the daily life, government functions, and local services on Pitcairn Island. Its fixed offset supports reliable scheduling for transportation, administration, and communications, which is crucial for such a remote and isolated island community.
Internationally, Pitcairn Standard Time helps coordinate travel, shipping, and diplomatic relations with neighboring regions and global partners. Its UTC−8 offset allows for clear alignment with Pacific time zones, ensuring smoother connections and cooperation with nearby countries and international networks.
Where and When PST is used worldwide
Pacific
Pacific islands and territories using PST all year
- Pitcairn Islands
Other Time Zones in UTC -8
Other time zones share the same offset as Pitcairn Standard Time (PST), but are known by different names. While their clocks align, they may represent different regions or countries based on local time zone definitions.
- Alaska Daylight Time – AKDT
- Pacific Standard Time – PST