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EST to PST converter

Eastern Time to Pacific Time: live time, conversion table and daylight saving dates.

Pacific Time is 3 hours behind Eastern Time right now. 9:00 AM EST = 6:00 AM PST.

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Today, hour by hour

Eastern TimePacific Time

Green rows are inside 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

EST to PST conversion table

ESTPST
12:00 AM9:00 PM (−1 day)
1:00 AM10:00 PM (−1 day)
2:00 AM11:00 PM (−1 day)
3:00 AM12:00 AM
4:00 AM1:00 AM
5:00 AM2:00 AM
6:00 AM3:00 AM
7:00 AM4:00 AM
8:00 AM5:00 AM
9:00 AM6:00 AM
10:00 AM7:00 AM
11:00 AM8:00 AM
12:00 PM9:00 AM
1:00 PM10:00 AM
2:00 PM11:00 AM
3:00 PM12:00 PM
4:00 PM1:00 PM
5:00 PM2:00 PM
6:00 PM3:00 PM
7:00 PM4:00 PM
8:00 PM5:00 PM
9:00 PM6:00 PM
10:00 PM7:00 PM
11:00 PM8:00 PM

EST or EDT? People search “EST”, “CST” or “PST” all year, but those names only apply in winter. From March to November US clocks are on daylight time (EDT, CDT, MDT, PDT), one hour later. This page uses the real local time in each US zone, so the answers are right whichever season you read it in. More in our EST vs EDT guide.

When the time difference changes

DatesDifference
Oct 9, 2026 – Dec 31, 2027Pacific Time is 3 hours behind Eastern Time

Eastern Time uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Nov 1, 2026 (to UTC-5), Mar 14, 2027 (to UTC-4). Pacific Time uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Nov 1, 2026 (to UTC-8), Mar 14, 2027 (to UTC-7).

Best time to call or meet

  • All year: shared 9-to-5 hours are 12:00 PM–5:00 PM in Eastern Time (9:00 AM–2:00 PM in Pacific Time).

Planning with more than two places? Use the meeting planner.

Frequently asked questions

What is 9 AM EST in PST?

6:00 AM PST.

What is the time difference between EST and PST?

Pacific Time is 3 hours behind Eastern Time in January, all year.

What is 5 PM EST in PST?

2:00 PM PST.