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