Time zone converter/PST to EST
PST to EST Converter
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 3 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time (PST). To convert PST to EST, add 3 hours.
- 9:00 AM PST→12:00 PM EST
- 10:00 AM PST→1:00 PM EST
- 11:00 AM PST→2:00 PM EST
- 1:00 PM PST→4:00 PM EST
- 5:00 PM PST→8:00 PM EST
EST = PST + 3 hours · PST = EST − 3 hours
From
Pacific Standard Time (PST)
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Eastern Standard Time (EST)
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The converted time appears in the result below.
Calculating time difference
Pick a date and time above.
EST = PST + 3 hours · PST = EST − 3 hours
PST and EST stay on standard time all year (UTC−8 and UTC−5). Use PT to ET when you want Pacific Time to Eastern Time for a real date — including PDT or EDT when local clocks are on daylight time.
PST to EST Conversion Table
Every hour of the day. Rows people look up most often are marked. If you see +1 next to EST, that Eastern time falls on the next calendar day.
| PST | EST | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM PST | 3:00 AM EST | — |
| 1:00 AM PST | 4:00 AM EST | — |
| 2:00 AM PST | 5:00 AM EST | — |
| 3:00 AM PST | 6:00 AM EST | — |
| 4:00 AM PST | 7:00 AM EST | — |
| 5:00 AM PST | 8:00 AM EST | — |
| 6:00 AM PST | 9:00 AM EST | — |
| 7:00 AM PST | 10:00 AM EST | — |
| 8:00 AM PST | 11:00 AM EST | — |
| 9:00 AM PST | 12:00 PM EST | Popular |
| 10:00 AM PST | 1:00 PM EST | Popular |
| 11:00 AM PST | 2:00 PM EST | Popular |
| 12:00 PM PST | 3:00 PM EST | Popular |
| 1:00 PM PST | 4:00 PM EST | Popular |
| 2:00 PM PST | 5:00 PM EST | Popular |
| 3:00 PM PST | 6:00 PM EST | — |
| 4:00 PM PST | 7:00 PM EST | — |
| 5:00 PM PST | 8:00 PM EST | Popular |
| 6:00 PM PST | 9:00 PM EST | — |
| 7:00 PM PST | 10:00 PM EST | — |
| 8:00 PM PST | 11:00 PM EST | — |
| 9:00 PM PST | 12:00 AM EST +1 | Next day |
| 10:00 PM PST | 1:00 AM EST +1 | Next day |
| 11:00 PM PST | 2:00 AM EST +1 | Next day |
Popular PST to EST Conversions
Quick answers for times people convert most between Pacific and Eastern — standard time (PST/EST) or local Pacific Time to Eastern Time.
9 AM PST to EST
9:00 AM PST is 12:00 PM EST. A common morning slot on the West Coast lands at noon on the East Coast. 9 AM Pacific Time is normally 12 PM Eastern Time.
10 AM PST to EST
10:00 AM PST is 1:00 PM EST. Pacific is still mid-morning; Eastern is already into the afternoon. 10 AM Pacific Time is normally 1 PM Eastern Time.
11 AM PST to EST
11:00 AM PST is 2:00 PM EST. Late morning on Pacific becomes early afternoon on Eastern. 11 AM Pacific Time is normally 2 PM Eastern Time.
1 PM PST to EST
1:00 PM PST is 4:00 PM EST. Pacific is just after lunch; Eastern is late afternoon and winding down the workday. 1 PM Pacific Time is normally 4 PM Eastern Time.
2 PM PST to EST
2:00 PM PST is 5:00 PM EST. Still afternoon on the West Coast; end of day on the East Coast. 2 PM Pacific Time is normally 5 PM Eastern Time.
12 PM PST to EST
12:00 PM PST is 3:00 PM EST. Noon on Pacific is mid-afternoon Eastern. 12 PM Pacific Time is normally 3 PM Eastern Time.
5 PM PST to EST
5:00 PM PST is 8:00 PM EST. End of day on the West Coast is evening on the East Coast — fine for a quick last call, late for a long East Coast dinner plan. 5 PM Pacific Time is normally 8 PM Eastern Time.
Pacific Time to Eastern Time
Pacific Time is generally 3 hours behind Eastern Time. For example, 9 AM Pacific Time is normally 12 PM Eastern Time. Day to day, PT to ET usually follows that same three-hour gap.
PT means Pacific Time. ET means Eastern Time. In winter those clocks often show PST and EST; in summer they show PDT and EDT. If a meeting invite only says “Pacific” or “Eastern,” pick the meeting date so the result matches what local clocks show that day.
What Is the Time Difference Between PST and EST?
PST is UTC−8. EST is UTC−5. EST is three hours ahead of PST; PST is three hours behind EST. As standard time labels, that difference stays the same all year.
- PST = UTC−8
- EST = UTC−5
- EST = PST + 3 hours
- PST = EST − 3 hours
Example: 9 AM PST is 12 PM EST. 5 PM PST is 8 PM EST. Subtract three hours to go from EST back to PST.
PST/EST vs PT/ET: What’s the Difference?
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| PST | Pacific Standard Time, UTC−8 |
| PDT | Pacific Daylight Time, UTC−7 |
| PT | Pacific Time, PST or PDT |
| EST | Eastern Standard Time, UTC−5 |
| EDT | Eastern Daylight Time, UTC−4 |
| ET | Eastern Time, EST or EDT |
Most of the US Pacific and Eastern regions change clocks in the same weeks of spring and fall. So everyday Pacific Time to Eastern Time usually stays three hours apart in winter and in summer. What changes is the name on the clock: PST/EST in standard time, PDT/EDT in daylight time.
On a January workday, 9 AM PST is 12 PM EST. On a July workday, 9 AM PDT is 12 PM EDT — still three hours, different names. PST to EST always uses standard time, even in July. Pacific Time to Eastern Time follows the date you enter and shows PDT or EDT when local clocks are on daylight time.
Use Pacific Time to Eastern Time for local time on a given day. Stay with PST to EST when the schedule really means standard time on both coasts.
Current Pacific and Eastern Time
Pacific Time and Eastern Time right now, with the seasonal name each coast is using. PST and EST appear on their own as year-round standard time — not as a claim about today’s local clocks.
Pacific Time
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Eastern Time
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ET
PST
UTC−8
Standard time all year
EST
UTC−5
Standard time all year
Pacific to Eastern Time Meeting Planner
Workday hours on standard time. Marked rows are easier on both coasts — roughly 9 AM to 1 PM Pacific / noon to 4 PM Eastern. For a summer meeting on local Pacific and Eastern time, convert with PT to ET and the meeting date.
| Pacific | Eastern | For calls |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 AM | Early on Pacific (6 AM / 9 AM Eastern) |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 AM | Still early for Pacific (7 AM / 10 AM Eastern) |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Early start on Pacific (8 AM / 11 AM Eastern) |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Works well for both (9 AM / noon Eastern) |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM | Works well for both (10 AM / 1 PM Eastern) |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM | Works well for both (11 AM / 2 PM Eastern) |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM | Works well for both (noon / 3 PM Eastern) |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Late day, still workable (1 PM / 4 PM Eastern) |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 PM | Late for Eastern (2 PM Pacific / 5 PM Eastern) |
EST to PST Converter
Going the other way? Subtract 3 hours from an EST time to get PST.
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PST to EST FAQ
- What is 9 AM PST in EST?
- 9 AM PST is 12 PM (noon) EST. Add 3 hours to convert Pacific Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time. 9 AM Pacific Time is normally 12 PM Eastern Time as well.
- What is 10 AM PST in EST?
- 10 AM PST is 1 PM EST. The same three-hour step applies to 10 AM Pacific Time to Eastern Time when both coasts are on standard time or both are on daylight time.
- What is 11 AM PST in EST?
- 11 AM PST is 2 PM EST. 11 AM Pacific Time is normally 2 PM Eastern Time.
- How many hours is EST ahead of PST?
- EST is 3 hours ahead of PST. EST is UTC−5 and PST is UTC−8, so add 3 hours to a PST time to get EST.
- How do I convert PST to EST?
- Add 3 hours. EST = PST + 3 hours, and PST = EST − 3 hours. Example: 9 AM PST is 12 PM EST; 5 PM PST is 8 PM EST.
- Is Pacific Time 3 hours behind Eastern Time?
- Yes. Pacific Time is generally 3 hours behind Eastern Time. 9 AM Pacific Time is normally 12 PM Eastern Time. PT and ET are the everyday names people use; clocks show PST or EST in winter and PDT or EDT in summer.
- What is the difference between PST/EST and PT/ET?
- PST and EST always mean standard time (UTC−8 and UTC−5). PT and ET mean Pacific Time and Eastern Time as people use them day to day — PST/EST in winter and PDT/EDT in summer. Use Pacific Time to Eastern Time when you want local time for a specific day.
- Does the PST to EST converter account for daylight saving time?
- PST to EST stays on standard time all year. Use Pacific Time to Eastern Time when you want the result for a specific date, including PDT or EDT when local clocks are on daylight time.