EST to Los Angeles Time Converter
Convert Eastern Time to Los Angeles instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Eastern Time
EST
3:14
Los Angeles
PST
12:14
EST and Los Angeles are on daylight savings right now, shown as EDT and PDT.
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How the EST to Los Angeles time difference works
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind EST. Eastern Time (EST) is the time zone of the US East Coast. Los Angeles (PST) is a city in United States. For example, 9:00 AM EST is 6:00 AM Los Angeles. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
3 hours
Daylight saving
Both observe
EST offset
UTC-5
Los Angeles offset
UTC-8
EST to Los Angeles conversion chart
| Eastern Time (EST) | Los Angeles (PST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM EST (9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Los Angeles). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Eastern Time (EST)
New YorkWashington D.C.AtlantaMiamiBostonPhiladelphia
Los Angeles (PST)
San FranciscoSanta BarbaraSan DiegoSacramentoFresnoBakersfield
EST to Los Angeles questions
Is Los Angeles ahead of or behind EST?
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind EST. So 9:00 AM EST is 6:00 AM Los Angeles, and 5:00 PM EST is 2:00 PM Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 12:00 PM EST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) EST in Eastern Time, it is 9:00 AM Los Angeles in Los Angeles.
How many hours difference is there between EST and Los Angeles?
There is a 3 hours difference. Los Angeles (PST) runs 3 hours behind Eastern Time (EST).
Do EST and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Both Eastern Time and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time on aligned dates, so the 3 hours difference between them holds all year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between EST and Los Angeles?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM EST (9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Los Angeles). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Eastern Time and Los Angeles.
Which cities use EST and Los Angeles?
Eastern Time (EST) covers cities such as New York, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Miami, Boston, Philadelphia. Los Angeles (PST) covers cities such as San Francisco, Santa Barbara, San Diego, Sacramento, Fresno, Bakersfield.