PST to EST converter
Pacific Time to Eastern Time: live time, conversion table and daylight saving dates.
Eastern Time is 3 hours ahead of Pacific Time right now. 9:00 AM PST = 12:00 PM EST.
Today, hour by hour
| Pacific Time | Eastern Time |
|---|
Green rows are inside 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
PST to EST conversion table
| PST | EST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 AM (+1 day) |
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
| Dates | Difference |
|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 – Dec 31, 2027 | Eastern Time is 3 hours ahead of Pacific Time |
Pacific Time uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Nov 1, 2026 (to UTC-8), Mar 14, 2027 (to UTC-7). Eastern Time uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Nov 1, 2026 (to UTC-5), Mar 14, 2027 (to UTC-4).
Best time to call or meet
- All year: shared 9-to-5 hours are 9:00 AM–2:00 PM in Pacific Time (12:00 PM–5:00 PM in Eastern Time).
Planning with more than two places? Use the meeting planner.
Frequently asked questions
What is 9 AM PST in EST?
12:00 PM EST.
What is the time difference between PST and EST?
Eastern Time is 3 hours ahead of Pacific Time in January, all year.
What is 5 PM PST in EST?
8:00 PM EST.
