Los Angeles to EST Time Converter
Convert Los Angeles to Eastern Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Los Angeles
PST
1:29
Eastern Time
EST
4:29
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How the Los Angeles to EST time difference works
EST is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Los Angeles (PST) is a city in United States. Eastern Time (EST) is the time zone of the US East Coast. For example, 9:00 AM Los Angeles is 12:00 PM EST. 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
Los Angeles offset
UTC-8
EST offset
UTC-5
Los Angeles to EST conversion chart
| Los Angeles (PST) | Eastern Time (EST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 AM +1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1 day |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Los Angeles (12:00 PM to 5:00 PM EST). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Los Angeles (PST)
San FranciscoSanta BarbaraSan DiegoSacramentoFresnoBakersfield
Eastern Time (EST)
New YorkWashington D.C.AtlantaMiamiBostonPhiladelphia
Los Angeles to EST questions
Is EST ahead of or behind Los Angeles?
EST is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. So 9:00 AM Los Angeles is 12:00 PM EST, and 5:00 PM Los Angeles is 8:00 PM EST.
What time is it in EST when it is 12:00 PM Los Angeles?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) Los Angeles in Los Angeles, it is 3:00 PM EST in Eastern Time.
How many hours difference is there between Los Angeles and EST?
There is a 3 hours difference. Eastern Time (EST) runs 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles (PST).
Do Los Angeles and EST observe daylight saving time?
Both Los Angeles and Eastern 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 Los Angeles and EST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Los Angeles (12:00 PM to 5:00 PM EST). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Los Angeles and Eastern Time.
Which cities use Los Angeles and EST?
Los Angeles (PST) covers cities such as San Francisco, Santa Barbara, San Diego, Sacramento, Fresno, Bakersfield. Eastern Time (EST) covers cities such as New York, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Miami, Boston, Philadelphia.