New York to Los Angeles Time Converter
Convert New York to Los Angeles instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
New York
EST
1:58
Los Angeles
PST
10:58
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. New York (EST) is a city in United States. Los Angeles (PST) is a city in United States. 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
| New York (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 PST). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
New York (EST)
OrlandoPhiladelphiaPittsburghCharlotte (NC)Raleigh (NC)Charleston (SC)
Los Angeles (PST)
San FranciscoSanta BarbaraSan DiegoSacramentoFresnoBakersfield
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 New York, it is 9:00 AM PST in Los Angeles.
How many hours difference is there between EST and PST?
There is a 3 hours difference. Los Angeles (PST) runs 3 hours behind New York (EST).
Do EST and PST observe daylight saving time?
Both New York 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 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 New York and Los Angeles.
Which cities use EST and PST?
New York (EST) covers cities such as Orlando, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Charlotte (NC), Raleigh (NC), Charleston (SC). Los Angeles (PST) covers cities such as San Francisco, Santa Barbara, San Diego, Sacramento, Fresno, Bakersfield.