PST to EST Converter
EST is 3 hours ahead of PST · EST → PST
Current offset note
The live clocks use today's IANA timezone rules. Right now PST is displaying as PDT (UTC-07:00) and EST is displaying as EDT (UTC-04:00), so this table reflects the current real-world offset.
Best time to call
Schedule between 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM PST — that’s 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST. These are the overlapping business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in both time zones.
Meeting planner for PST and EST
Use these notes for recurring calls, handoffs, webinars, and launch timing across both zones.
Current difference
EST is 3 hours ahead of PST using the current offsets shown by the live clocks.
Workday overlap
Overlap is strong: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM PST equals 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST.
Recurring meetings
If either zone changes for daylight saving time, recheck the conversion before March-April and October-November meetings.
Quick Reference
| PST | EST |
|---|---|
| Midnight (00:00) | 3:00 AM |
| 6 AM (06:00) | 9:00 AM |
| 9 AM (09:00) | 12:00 PM |
| Noon (12:00) | 3:00 PM |
| 3 PM (15:00) | 6:00 PM |
| 6 PM (18:00) | 9:00 PM |
| 9 PM (21:00) | 12:00 AM |
PST to EST Conversion Table
Green rows indicate overlapping business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in both zones
| PST (24h) | PST (12h) | EST (24h) | EST (12h) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 12:00 AM | 03:00 | 3:00 AM | |
| 01:00 | 1:00 AM | 04:00 | 4:00 AM | |
| 02:00 | 2:00 AM | 05:00 | 5:00 AM | |
| 03:00 | 3:00 AM | 06:00 | 6:00 AM | |
| 04:00 | 4:00 AM | 07:00 | 7:00 AM | |
| 05:00 | 5:00 AM | 08:00 | 8:00 AM | |
| 06:00 | 6:00 AM | 09:00 | 9:00 AM | |
| 07:00 | 7:00 AM | 10:00 | 10:00 AM | |
| 08:00 | 8:00 AM | 11:00 | 11:00 AM | |
| 09:00 | 9:00 AM | 12:00 | 12:00 PM | ● |
| 10:00 | 10:00 AM | 13:00 | 1:00 PM | ● |
| 11:00 | 11:00 AM | 14:00 | 2:00 PM | ● |
| 12:00 | 12:00 PM | 15:00 | 3:00 PM | ● |
| 13:00 | 1:00 PM | 16:00 | 4:00 PM | ● |
| 14:00 | 2:00 PM | 17:00 | 5:00 PM | |
| 15:00 | 3:00 PM | 18:00 | 6:00 PM | |
| 16:00 | 4:00 PM | 19:00 | 7:00 PM | |
| 17:00 | 5:00 PM | 20:00 | 8:00 PM | |
| 18:00 | 6:00 PM | 21:00 | 9:00 PM | |
| 19:00 | 7:00 PM | 22:00 | 10:00 PM | |
| 20:00 | 8:00 PM | 23:00 | 11:00 PM | |
| 21:00 | 9:00 PM | 00:00 | 12:00 AM | next day |
| 22:00 | 10:00 PM | 01:00 | 1:00 AM | next day |
| 23:00 | 11:00 PM | 02:00 | 2:00 AM | next day |
About PST and EST
PST — Pacific Standard Time
| UTC offset | UTC-07:00 |
| IANA identifier | America/Los_Angeles |
| Abbreviation | PST |
Major cities: Los Angeles.
EST — Eastern Standard Time
| UTC offset | UTC-04:00 |
| IANA identifier | America/New_York |
| Abbreviation | EST |
Major cities: New York City.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between PST and EST?
PST (Pacific Standard Time) is UTC-07:00, while EST (Eastern Standard Time) is UTC-04:00. EST is 3 hours ahead of PST. When it’s 12:00 PM (noon) in PST, it’s 3:00 PM in EST.
When is 9 AM PST in EST?
9:00 AM PST is 12:00 PM EST. This conversion is useful for scheduling morning meetings or calls across these time zones.
What is the best time to schedule a call between PST and EST?
The overlapping business hours are 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM PST, which corresponds to 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST. Green rows in the conversion table above mark these hours.
Does daylight saving time affect the PST to EST conversion?
Yes, if either time zone observes DST, the offset between them may change by 1 hour during spring and autumn transitions (typically March/April and October/November). The table above shows the current offset. Use the live clocks at the top of this page for real-time accuracy, or check our interactive converter for custom dates.
How do I convert PST to EST manually?
Add 3 hours to the PST time. For example, 2:00 PM PST + 3 hours = 5:00 PM EST. If the result is 24 or more, subtract 24 and add one day. If negative, add 24 and subtract one day.