EST to PST Time Converter
Convert Eastern Time to Pacific Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Eastern Time
EST
1:50
Pacific Time
PST
10:50
EST and PST are on daylight savings right now, shown as EDT and PDT.
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How the EST to PST time difference works
PST is 3 hours behind EST. Eastern Time (EST) is the time zone of the US East Coast. Pacific Time (PST) is the time zone of the US West Coast. For example, 9:00 AM EST is 6:00 AM PST. 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
PST offset
UTC-8
EST to PST conversion chart
| Eastern Time (EST) | Pacific Time (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 PST). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Eastern Time (EST)
New YorkWashington D.C.AtlantaMiamiBostonPhiladelphia
Pacific Time (PST)
Los AngelesSan FranciscoSeattleSan DiegoLas VegasPortland
EST to PST questions
Is PST ahead of or behind EST?
PST is 3 hours behind EST. So 9:00 AM EST is 6:00 AM PST, and 5:00 PM EST is 2:00 PM PST.
What time is PST when it is 12:00 PM EST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) EST in Eastern Time, it is 9:00 AM PST in Pacific Time.
How many hours difference is there between EST and PST?
There is a 3 hours difference. Pacific Time (PST) runs 3 hours behind Eastern Time (EST).
Do EST and PST observe daylight saving time?
Both Eastern Time and Pacific Time 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 PST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM EST (9:00 AM to 2:00 PM PST). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Eastern Time and Pacific Time.
Which cities use EST and PST?
Eastern Time (EST) covers cities such as New York, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Miami, Boston, Philadelphia. Pacific Time (PST) covers cities such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, San Diego, Las Vegas, Portland.