PST to ET Time Converter

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

Los Angeles · Pacific Standard Time
21:33:05
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00
New York · Eastern Time
00:33:05
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00

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From: PST (Los Angeles)
To: ET (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
ET (Eastern 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 ET meet?

5 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–13:00 PST (12:00–16:00 ET).

Hour-by-hour PST to ET conversion table

PST time (Los Angeles)ET time (New York)Status
00:00 Tue03:00 TueOff-hours both sides
01:00 Tue04:00 TueOff-hours both sides
02:00 Tue05:00 TueOff-hours both sides
03:00 Tue06:00 TueOff-hours both sides
04:00 Tue07:00 TueOff-hours both sides
05:00 Tue08:00 TueOff-hours both sides
06:00 Tue09:00 TueET working
07:00 Tue10:00 TueET working
08:00 Tue11:00 TueET working
09:00 Tue12:00 TueBoth at work
10:00 Tue13:00 TueBoth at work
11:00 Tue14:00 TueBoth at work
12:00 Tue15:00 TueBoth at work
13:00 Tue16:00 TueBoth at work
14:00 Tue17:00 TuePST working
15:00 Tue18:00 TuePST working
16:00 Tue19:00 TuePST working
17:00 Tue20:00 TueOff-hours both sides
18:00 Tue21:00 TueOff-hours both sides
19:00 Tue22:00 TueOff-hours both sides
20:00 Tue23:00 TueOff-hours both sides
21:00 Tue00:00 WedOff-hours both sides
22:00 Tue01:00 WedOff-hours both sides
23:00 Tue02:00 WedOff-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 Time (ET)
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
06:01
Sunset
19:40
Solar noon
12:50
Daylight
13h 39m
New York
Sunrise
05:51
Sunset
19:56
Solar noon
12:53
Daylight
14h 5m

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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 ET right now?+
ET (Eastern 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 ET observe daylight saving time?+
PST: observes daylight saving time. ET: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between PST and ET?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–13:00 PST (12:00–16:00 ET), 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 Tue in Los Angeles (PST), it is 15:00 Tue in New York (ET).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for PST and ET?+
PST maps to "America/Los_Angeles" in the IANA database. ET maps to "America/New_York". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.