EST to PST Converter
Convert Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5) to Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC-8). The time difference is always 3 hours — EST is ahead of PST.
EST to PST
07:12:02 AM
Thu, May 21, 2026
America/Los_Angeles
PDT
GMT-7
Yes
Use Cases
Schedule cross-US meetings
Coordinate East Coast and West Coast teams
Convert TV show air times
Plan coast-to-coast travel
Tips
EST is always 3 hours ahead of PST
Both zones observe DST simultaneously (EDT/PDT)
9 AM EST = 6 AM PST
5 PM EST = 2 PM PST
FAQ
How do I convert EST to PST?
Subtract 3 hours from EST to get PST. For example, 12:00 PM EST = 9:00 AM PST.
Does the 3-hour difference change with DST?
No. Both EST and PST observe DST simultaneously, so the difference is always 3 hours (EDT to PDT is also 3 hours).
What major cities use EST?
New York, Washington D.C., Miami, Atlanta, Boston, Philadelphia, and Toronto.
What major cities use PST?
Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, San Diego, Las Vegas, and Vancouver.