PST to EDT Time Converter

Convert Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 3 hours ahead.

Los Angeles · Pacific Standard Time
13:55:25
Sunday, May 10, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00
New York · Eastern Daylight Time
16:55:25
Sunday, May 10, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00

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From: PST (Los Angeles)
To: EDT (New York)
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Daylight Saving status right now

PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-07:00 → UTC-08:00
EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00

When can PST and EDT meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Los Angeles (PST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
5 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–13:00 PST (12:00–16:00 EDT).

Hour-by-hour PST to EDT conversion table

PST time (Los Angeles)EDT time (New York)Status
00:00 Sun03:00 SunOff-hours both sides
01:00 Sun04:00 SunOff-hours both sides
02:00 Sun05:00 SunOff-hours both sides
03:00 Sun06:00 SunOff-hours both sides
04:00 Sun07:00 SunOff-hours both sides
05:00 Sun08:00 SunOff-hours both sides
06:00 Sun09:00 SunEDT working
07:00 Sun10:00 SunEDT working
08:00 Sun11:00 SunEDT working
09:00 Sun12:00 SunBoth at work
10:00 Sun13:00 SunBoth at work
11:00 Sun14:00 SunBoth at work
12:00 Sun15:00 SunBoth at work
13:00 Sun16:00 SunBoth at work
14:00 Sun17:00 SunPST working
15:00 Sun18:00 SunPST working
16:00 Sun19:00 SunPST working
17:00 Sun20:00 SunOff-hours both sides
18:00 Sun21:00 SunOff-hours both sides
19:00 Sun22:00 SunOff-hours both sides
20:00 Sun23:00 SunOff-hours both sides
21:00 Sun00:00 MonOff-hours both sides
22:00 Sun01:00 MonOff-hours both sides
23:00 Sun02:00 MonOff-hours both sides

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Pacific Standard Time (PST)
IANA identifier
America/Los_Angeles
Current UTC offset
UTC-07:00
Current abbreviation
PDT
Major cities in this zone
Los AngelesSan FranciscoSeattlePortlandSan Diego
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
IANA identifier
America/New_York
Current UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Current abbreviation
EDT
Major cities in this zone
New YorkMiamiAtlantaBostonPhiladelphia

Sun today in Los Angeles and New York

Los Angeles
Sunrise
05:56
Sunset
19:44
Solar noon
12:50
Daylight
13h 48m
New York
Sunrise
05:45
Sunset
20:02
Solar noon
12:53
Daylight
14h 16m

Related converters

EDT to PST (reverse)PST to ESTPST to GMTPST to UTCPST to CETPST to ISTEST to EDTGMT to EDTUTC to EDTCET to EDTIST to EDT
Looking for local time? See time in Los Angeles or time in New York.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between PST and EDT right now?+
EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) is currently 3 hours ahead PST (Pacific Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does PST or EDT observe daylight saving time?+
PST: observes daylight saving time. EDT: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between PST and EDT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–13:00 PST (12:00–16:00 EDT), giving 5 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in New York when it is 12:00 noon in Los Angeles?+
When it is 12:00 Sun in Los Angeles (PST), it is 15:00 Sun in New York (EDT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for PST and EDT?+
PST maps to "America/Los_Angeles" in the IANA database. EDT maps to "America/New_York". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Los Angeles ahead of or behind New York?+
Whether Los Angeles (PST) is ahead of or behind New York (EDT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now EDT is 3 hours ahead PST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for PST and EDT?+
PST is UTC-07:00 (PDT) and EDT is UTC-04:00 (EDT). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both PST and EDT?+
Yes. There are 5 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–13:00 PST.