EST to PST Time Converter

Convert Eastern Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time - Quick & Accurate

New York (EST)
Los Angeles (PST)
PST is 3 hours behind EST

Quick Time Conversion

New York
Eastern Standard Time
UTC-5 (EST) / UTC-4 (EDT)
Los Angeles
Pacific Standard Time
UTC-8 (PST) / UTC-7 (PDT)

Current Time Right Now

Eastern (EST/EDT)
Pacific (PST/PDT)

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24-Hour Visual Comparison

EST (NY)
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PST (LA)
9pm PST
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Business Hours (9AM-5PM)
Evening (5PM-9PM)
Night (9PM-6AM)

Hover over any hour to see corresponding time in both zones

Best Time for Meeting/Call

To schedule a meeting between EST and PST:

Best Window (EST)
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Which is (PST)
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Both parties in business hours
5-hour overlap window
Ideal for teams across US

Pro Tip: Schedule calls between 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST for optimal overlap with PST work hours

Complete EST to PST Conversion Table

EST TimePST TimeContext
12:00 AM09:00 PM
Midnight East Coast
01:00 AM10:00 PM
Late Night
02:00 AM11:00 PM
Late Night
03:00 AM12:00 AM
Late Night
04:00 AM01:00 AM
Late Night
05:00 AM02:00 AM
Late Night
06:00 AM03:00 AM
Early Morning EST
07:00 AM04:00 AM
Night Time
08:00 AM05:00 AM
Night Time
09:00 AM06:00 AM
Work Starts EST
10:00 AM07:00 AM
Night Time
11:00 AM08:00 AM
Night Time

Eastern Standard Time (EST)

UTC-5
UTC-4 during EDT
Major Cities:
  • • New York
  • • Miami
  • • Atlanta
  • • Boston
  • • Philadelphia
Daylight Saving:

EDT (UTC-4) from March to November

IANA Identifier:

America/New_York

Pacific Standard Time (PST)

UTC-8
UTC-7 during PDT
Major Cities:
  • • Los Angeles
  • • San Francisco
  • • Seattle
  • • San Diego
  • • Portland
Daylight Saving:

PDT (UTC-7) from March to November

IANA Identifier:

America/Los_Angeles

Eastern Standard Time (EST) vs Pacific Standard Time (PST)

Eastern Standard Time (EST)Pacific Standard Time (PST)

Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-5). During daylight saving time, the region observes Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), which is UTC-4.

Pacific Standard Time (PST) is 8 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-8). During daylight saving time, the region observes Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), which is UTC-7.

Where Is It Used In The United States?

  • New York: New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Albany
  • Florida: Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville
  • Pennsylvania: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
  • Ohio: Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati
  • Georgia: Atlanta, Augusta, Savannah
  • North Carolina: Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro
  • Michigan: Detroit, Grand Rapids (most of state)
  • Massachusetts: Boston, Worcester, Cambridge
  • Virginia: Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Richmond
  • Plus: New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, South Carolina, Tennessee (eastern portions)
  • California: Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, San Jose, Sacramento
  • Washington: Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Vancouver
  • Oregon: Portland, Eugene, Salem
  • Nevada: Most of the state (except West Wendover)

Key Facts

  • UTC Offset: UTC-5 (EST) / UTC-4 (EDT)
  • Region: Most populous time zone in North America
  • Known For: Major financial and cultural centers
  • Largest Cities: New York City (8.3M), Toronto (2.9M), Philadelphia (1.6M)
  • Coverage: Approximately 45% of US population
  • Daylight Saving: Begins 2nd Sunday in March, ends 1st Sunday in November
  • UTC Offset: UTC-8 (PST) / UTC-7 (PDT)
  • Region: Westernmost region of North America
  • Known For: Major tech hubs (Silicon Valley, Seattle)
  • Largest Cities: Los Angeles (4M), San Diego (1.4M), San Jose (1M)
  • Daylight Saving: Begins 2nd Sunday in March, ends 1st Sunday in November

Quick Reference

Time Difference: PST is 3 hours behind EST year-round
Consistency: This difference remains constant because both observe DST at the same dates
Distance: Covers approximately 3,000 miles across the United States
UTC Offsets: EST = UTC-5, PST = UTC-8 | EDT = UTC-4, PDT = UTC-7 (during DST)
2025 DST: Starts March 9 at 2:00 AM, Ends November 2 at 2:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

PST (Pacific Standard Time) is 3 hours behind EST (Eastern Standard Time). This means when it's 12:00 PM in New York (EST), it's 9:00 AM in Los Angeles (PST).

The best time to call from EST to PST is between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM EST, which corresponds to 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM PST. This ensures both parties are within standard business hours.

No, the time difference remains constant at 3 hours because both EST and PST observe Daylight Saving Time at the same dates. EST becomes EDT (UTC-4) and PST becomes PDT (UTC-7).

EST cities include New York, Miami, Atlanta, Boston, and Philadelphia. PST cities include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, San Diego, and Portland.

In 2025, DST starts on March 9 at 2:00 AM and ends on November 2 at 2:00 AM. During DST, EST becomes EDT and PST becomes PDT.

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