EST to Seattle Time Converter
Convert Eastern Time to Seattle instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Eastern Time
EST
4:23
Seattle
PST
1:23
EST and Seattle are on daylight savings right now, shown as EDT and PDT.
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How the EST to Seattle time difference works
Seattle is 3 hours behind EST. Eastern Time (EST) is the time zone of the US East Coast. Seattle (PST) is a city in United States. For example, 9:00 AM EST is 6:00 AM Seattle. 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
Seattle offset
UTC-8
EST to Seattle conversion chart
| Eastern Time (EST) | Seattle (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 Seattle). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Eastern Time (EST)
New YorkWashington D.C.AtlantaMiamiBostonPhiladelphia
Seattle (PST)
San FranciscoSanta BarbaraSan DiegoSacramentoFresnoBakersfield
EST to Seattle questions
Is Seattle ahead of or behind EST?
Seattle is 3 hours behind EST. So 9:00 AM EST is 6:00 AM Seattle, and 5:00 PM EST is 2:00 PM Seattle.
What time is it in Seattle when it is 12:00 PM EST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) EST in Eastern Time, it is 9:00 AM Seattle in Seattle.
How many hours difference is there between EST and Seattle?
There is a 3 hours difference. Seattle (PST) runs 3 hours behind Eastern Time (EST).
Do EST and Seattle observe daylight saving time?
Both Eastern Time and Seattle 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 Seattle?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM EST (9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Seattle). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Eastern Time and Seattle.
Which cities use EST and Seattle?
Eastern Time (EST) covers cities such as New York, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Miami, Boston, Philadelphia. Seattle (PST) covers cities such as San Francisco, Santa Barbara, San Diego, Sacramento, Fresno, Bakersfield.