PST to EST Converter — Pacific to Eastern Time

PST to EST Conversion Table

Offset: PST +3 hours = EST. Applies during standard time. Work hours (9 AM–5 PM) highlighted.

PST		EST
00:00		03:00
01:00		04:00
02:00		05:00
03:00		06:00
04:00		07:00
05:00		08:00
06:00		09:00
07:00		10:00
08:00		11:00
09:00		12:00
10:00		13:00
11:00		14:00
12:00		15:00
13:00		16:00
14:00		17:00
15:00		18:00
16:00		19:00
17:00		20:00
18:00		21:00
19:00		22:00
20:00		23:00
21:00		00:00 (+1 day)
22:00		01:00 (+1 day)
23:00		02:00 (+1 day)

Remote teams split between California and New York deal with this conversion daily. Engineering companies, media firms, and financial services with offices on both coasts rely on a clear understanding of the Pacific-to-Eastern gap.

The standard difference is 3 hours. When it is 9 AM in Los Angeles, it is noon in New York. Morning standups scheduled at 10 AM Pacific land at 1 PM Eastern, right after lunch on the East Coast.

Both zones observe Daylight Saving Time on the same schedule, so the 3-hour gap stays constant year-round. PST (UTC−8) becomes PDT (UTC−7) in spring, and EST (UTC−5) becomes EDT (UTC−4) at the same time.

Daylight Saving Time: What Changes

Both PST and EST observe daylight saving time. Since they typically switch on the same schedule, the 3-hour difference stays constant year-round — except during the brief transition windows when one zone has switched and the other hasn't yet. During those 1-2 weeks, the offset shifts by one hour.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between PST and EST?

EST is 3 hours ahead of PST. When it is 8 AM in Los Angeles (PST), it is 11 AM in New York (EST). This 3-hour gap holds year-round because both zones shift to daylight saving time on the same dates.

Does DST change the PST to EST offset?

No. Both Pacific and Eastern time zones observe DST on the same US schedule (second Sunday in March, first Sunday in November). The offset remains exactly 3 hours whether both zones are in standard time or both in daylight time.

What is the best time to schedule a meeting across PST and EST?

The most common overlap window is 9 AM–12 PM Pacific / 12–3 PM Eastern. This keeps the meeting within normal working hours on both coasts. Starting earlier than 9 AM Pacific pushes the Eastern side past typical end-of-day.

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