EST to PST Converter

Eastern Standard Time → Pacific Standard Time · EST is 3 hours ahead of PST

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EST and PST are the same time

EST to PST Conversion Table

ESTPST
12:00 AM12:00 AM
1:00 AM1:00 AM
2:00 AM2:00 AM
3:00 AM3:00 AM
4:00 AM4:00 AM
5:00 AM5:00 AM
6:00 AM6:00 AM
7:00 AM7:00 AM
8:00 AM8:00 AM
9:00 AM9:00 AM
10:00 AM10:00 AM
11:00 AM11:00 AM
12:00 PM12:00 PM
1:00 PM1:00 PM
2:00 PM2:00 PM
3:00 PM3:00 PM
4:00 PM4:00 PM
5:00 PM5:00 PM
6:00 PM6:00 PM
7:00 PM7:00 PM
8:00 PM8:00 PM
9:00 PM9:00 PM
10:00 PM10:00 PM
11:00 PM11:00 PM

Green rows = business hours overlap (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST)

Major EST Cities
  • New York, NY
  • Miami, FL
  • Boston, MA
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Washington D.C.
  • Philadelphia, PA
Major PST Cities
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Seattle, WA
  • Portland, OR
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • San Diego, CA
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EST vs PST — What You Need to Know

Eastern Standard Time (EST) is UTC-5, covering the US East Coast. During summer it becomes EDT (UTC-4).

Pacific Standard Time (PST) is UTC-8, covering the West Coast. During summer it becomes PDT (UTC-7).

The gap is always 3 hours. A common pain point: East Coast teams finishing at 5 PM EST leave the West Coast only until 2 PM PST for same-day collaboration.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many hours ahead is EST compared to PST?

EST (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-5) is 3 hours ahead of PST (Pacific Standard Time, UTC-8). When it is 12:00 PM EST in New York, it is 9:00 AM PST in Los Angeles. This 3-hour difference stays constant year-round because both zones observe DST on the same dates.

When it is 5:00 PM EST, what time is it PST?

When it is 5:00 PM EST, it is 2:00 PM PST. EST is always 3 hours ahead of PST.

What is the best time to call from New York (EST) to Los Angeles (PST)?

For business calls, the best overlap window is 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM EST (9:00 AM to 2:00 PM PST). Calling before noon EST means Los Angeles is not yet in business hours; calling after 5 PM EST means New York has ended its workday.

Does EST to PST change during Daylight Saving Time?

No. The difference stays at 3 hours year-round. Both EST and PST observe DST on identical dates each year (second Sunday in March, first Sunday in November), shifting together to EDT and PDT.