PST to EST Converter – Pacific Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time
EST is 3 hours ahead of PST. PST (Pacific Standard Time) is UTC-8, switching to PDT (UTC-7) during daylight saving, while EST (Eastern Standard Time) is UTC-5, switching to EDT (UTC-4) during daylight saving. The live clocks below show the current time in both zones, updated every second.
PST to EST Conversion Table (Hour by Hour)
Standard-time conversion from Pacific Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time. During daylight saving periods the offset shifts by one hour - the live clocks above always show the correct current time.
| PST (UTC-8) | EST (UTC-5) |
|---|---|
| 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 (next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 AM (next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 AM (next day) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between PST and EST?
EST is 3 hours ahead of PST. PST (Pacific Standard Time) is UTC-8 and EST (Eastern Standard Time) is UTC-5.
How do I convert PST to EST?
Take your time in PST and add 3 hours. For example, 9:00 AM PST is 12:00 PM in EST. The live clocks at the top of this page always show the current conversion.
Does daylight saving time affect PST to EST conversion?
Yes. PST switches to PDT (UTC-7) in summer and EST switches to EDT (UTC-4) in summer, so the gap between the two zones changes during DST periods. The live clocks on this page use the IANA timezone database and always reflect the correct current offset automatically.
What is the best time for a meeting between PST and EST?
Look for overlap between 9:00 AM-6:00 PM working hours in both zones using the conversion table above. EST is 3 hours ahead of PST, so there is normally several hours of business-hours overlap.