PST to Helsinki
+11hPST
PSTSOURCEHelsinki
EESTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
PST and EEST on the World Map
The map below highlights the PST (Pacific Standard Time) and EEST (Eastern European Time) timezone regions across the globe.
PST – Pacific Standard Time
UTC-08:00Pacific Standard Time (PST) is the time zone for the US and Canadian Pacific coast, 8 hours behind UTC.
- •Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time.
- •The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
- •PST is 3 hours behind EST, creating a significant business hours gap.
- •Vancouver, Canada's third-largest city, uses PST.
EET – Eastern European Time
UTC+02:00Eastern European Time (EET) is used in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and northeastern Africa, 2 hours ahead of UTC.
- •EET covers countries across three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa.
- •Cairo is the most populous city in the EET zone.
- •Turkey used to be on EET but permanently moved to UTC+03:00 in 2016.
- •Finland, the Baltic states, and Greece all use EET.
About Helsinki
WikipediaHelsinki operates on Eastern European Time (EET/EEST), UTC+2. As a global gaming and design hub, Helsinki coordinates with EU and Russian markets.
Finland has been ranked the world's happiest country for several consecutive years.
Understanding the +11h Gap: PST vs Helsinki
PST runs on Pacific Standard Time (PST) at UTC-08:00. Helsinki runs on Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) at UTC+03:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts PST 11 hours ahead of Helsinki — a difference of +11h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in PST it is 8:00 PM in Helsinki. Midnight in PST is 11:00 AM in Helsinki.Helsinki observes daylight saving time while PST does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
PST to Helsinki time conversion table
| PST (PST) | Helsinki (EEST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert PST to Helsinki time
- Scheduling a call from PST to Helsinki: a 10:00 AM start in PST lands at 9:00 PM in Helsinki, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +11h gap: PST and Helsinki have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in Helsinki is 8:00 PM in PST.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in PST is 7:00 AM in Helsinki makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +11h gap is not.
- With a +11h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week PST takes the early slot, the next week Helsinki does.
- Helsinki: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
About PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Pacific Standard Time (PST) covers the west coast of North America, including tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle, and entertainment capital Los Angeles. The Pacific Time Zone is home to Silicon Valley and the world's largest technology companies. During summer, clocks advance to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-07:00). PST is also observed in Baja California, Mexico.
About EET (Eastern European Time)
Eastern European Time (EET) covers a wide geographical area including Eastern Europe (Finland, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine), the Middle East (Israel, Lebanon, Jordan), and northeastern Africa (Egypt, Libya). During summer, most EET countries switch to Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+03:00). Turkey permanently moved to UTC+03:00 in 2016, effectively leaving EET.
Best time to call between PST and Helsinki
With a +11h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Helsinki opens at 9:00 AM EEST, which is 8:00 PM in PST, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
PST and Helsinki have no shared working hours because of the +11h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
PST is 11 hours ahead of Helsinki (PST UTC-08:00 → EEST UTC+03:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
PST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Helsinki
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+02:00 · DST: UTC+03:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Learn More About Time
Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between PST and Helsinki?
PST (PST, UTC-08:00) is 11 hours ahead of Helsinki (EEST, UTC+03:00). The gap is currently +11h.
How do I convert PST time to Helsinki time?
Add +11h to PST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in PST is 8:00 PM in Helsinki.
What time is it in Helsinki right now?
Helsinki uses EEST at UTC+03:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +11h offset from PST.
What is the best time to call Helsinki from PST?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +11h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in PST, which is 12:00 AM in Helsinki.
Which is ahead, PST or Helsinki?
PST is 11 hours ahead of Helsinki. When it is 12:00 PM in PST it is 11:00 PM in Helsinki.
Do PST and Helsinki use different time zones?
PST uses PST at UTC-08:00, while Helsinki (Finland) uses EEST at UTC+03:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Los_Angeles and Europe/Helsinki.
Does daylight saving time affect the PST–Helsinki difference?
Yes at the moment: Helsinki is on daylight saving time and PST is not, so the +11h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share PST's time zone?
PST also covers Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego, Portland, Las Vegas, Sacramento and 2 more.
Which countries use PST, PST's zone?
PST is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).
Is there a day difference between PST and Helsinki?
Not normally. The +11h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between PST and Helsinki?
Helsinki is +11h from PST.
What timezone is PST in?
PST operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Helsinki in?
Helsinki operates on Eastern European Time (EET/EEST), UTC+2. As a global gaming and design hub, Helsinki coordinates with EU and Russian markets.
What are the business hours in Helsinki?
Standard business hours in Helsinki are 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EET.
Which countries use PST (Pacific Standard Time)?
PST is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).
Does PST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, PST switches to PDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about PST?
Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time. The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
Which cities are in the EET timezone?
Major cities in the EET timezone include Cairo, Athens, Helsinki, Bucharest, Kyiv, Sofia, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv.
What is the UTC offset for EET?
Eastern European Time (EET) is at UTC+02:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to EEST.
What should I know about the EET timezone?
EET covers countries across three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa. Cairo is the most populous city in the EET zone.
When is it midnight in PST, what time is it in Helsinki?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in PST (PST), it is +11h later in Helsinki (EET).
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