How many hours is PST ahead of SST?
As abbreviations, SST is always 3 hours behind of PST: PST is UTC−8 and SST is UTC−11. To convert, subtract 3 hours.
Check which label you actually need: PST (Pacific Time is on PDT today). A time written with an abbreviation that is not in use is usually meant as the local time, so convert between the places instead: right now SST is 4 hours behind of PST.
When the PST to SST time difference changes
For most of the year SST is 4 hours behind of PST. From 1 November to 31 December 2026, SST is 3 hours behind of PST 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 | SST vs PST | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 8 March 2026 to 31 October 2026 | 4 hours behind | 238 days |
| 1 November 2026 to 31 December 2026 | 3 hours behind | 61 days |
| 1 January 2027 to 13 March 2027 | 3 hours behind | 72 days |
| 14 March 2027 to 6 November 2027 | 4 hours behind | 238 days |
| 7 November 2027 to 31 December 2027 | 3 hours behind | 55 days |
When PST and SST are both at work
- When SST is 4 hours behind of PST: 4 shared office hours, 13:00 to 17:00 in PST (09:00 to 13:00 in SST).
- When SST is 3 hours behind of PST: 5 shared office hours, 12:00 to 17:00 in PST (09:00 to 14:00 in SST).