UTC−8 Time Zone
GMT−8 · 8 hours behind UTC
Time in UTC−8 now
12:57:22 AM
UTC−8 (also written GMT−8) is 8 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time. It is 12:57 AM there now. 2 countries and territories use it at the moment, under names such as Alaska Daylight Time and Pitcairn Time.
Cities on UTC−8 right now
Countries: Pitcairn, United States
On UTC−8 for part of 2026
These places switch to UTC−8 during daylight saving time (or leave it for daylight saving time).
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in UTC−8 now?
When this page was generated it was 12:57 AM on Thursday, 22 October 2026 in UTC−8; the clock at the top is live.
Is UTC−8 the same as GMT−8?
Yes. GMT−8 and UTC−8 mean the same offset; UTC is the modern name for the reference time.
Which countries are in UTC−8?
Right now: Pitcairn and United States.
What is the time difference between UTC−8 and Bangladesh?
Bangladesh (UTC+6) is 14 hours ahead of UTC−8.
Calculated from the IANA Time Zone Database for 839 cities. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), https://www.geonames.org/.