UTC-8

UTC-8 is a time zone offset that subtracts 8 hours from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). It is used as a standard time by several countries in the Pacific region and in North America, primarily during the standard time period, with some regions switching to different offsets for daylight saving time.

Usage

UTC-8 is the standard time in the Pacific Time Zone of the United States and Canada, during the period when daylight saving time is not in effect. During daylight saving time, these areas switch to UTC-7, which is also known as Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).

In the United States, the states that use UTC-8 as their standard time (outside of daylight saving time) include parts of California, Washington, Nevada, and Oregon. In Canada, it is used in parts of British Columbia.

Additionally, UTC-8 is used throughout the year by the Pitcairn Islands, a British Overseas Territory.

Geographical Scope

The UTC-8 time zone covers the western parts of North America and also some territories in the Pacific Ocean. The longitudinal range that typically observes this time zone spans from approximately 112.5 degrees west to 127.5 degrees west longitude.

Daylight Saving Time

Regions observing UTC-8 during the standard time period typically switch to UTC-7 during daylight saving time. This change is designed to provide an extra hour of daylight in the evening. The switch occurs on the second Sunday in March, when clocks are set forward by one hour, and ends on the first Sunday in November, when clocks are set back by one hour.

Impact

The use of UTC-8 affects various aspects of life, including business operations, communication, and travel. For international businesses and organizations, understanding the time zone differences is crucial for scheduling meetings and coordinating activities across different regions.

See Also

• Time zone
• Coordinated Universal Time
• Daylight saving time
• Pacific Time Zone
• List of time zone abbreviations