PST to EST Time Zone Converter — Pacific to Eastern

Convert between any time zones worldwide. Free and accurate time zone converter with DST support.

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Pacific Standard Time

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Eastern Standard Time

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Upcoming clock change (daylight saving)

  • From (Pacific Standard Time): Next DST change: November 1, 2026 — PDT shifts to PST (UTC-8)
  • To (Eastern Standard Time): Next DST change: November 1, 2026 — EDT shifts to EST (UTC-5)

PST to EST Conversion Chart

Last updated: April 2026

Today's reference — every 3 hours. DST is applied automatically.

PST Time EST Time
12:00 AM 3:00 AM
3:00 AM 6:00 AM
6:00 AM 9:00 AM
9:00 AM 12:00 PM
12:00 PM 3:00 PM
3:00 PM 6:00 PM
6:00 PM 9:00 PM
9:00 PM 12:00 AM (+1 day)

About PST to EST Conversion

Last updated: April 2026

Converting time between PST and EST requires understanding their time zone offsets and any daylight saving time adjustments. PST (PST) operates at UTC-7, while EST (EST) is set to UTC-4. This means EST is 3 hours ahead PST. For example, when it's 4:54 AM PST on May 5, 2026, it's 7:54 AM EST in EST. Both America/Los_Angeles and America/New_York observes daylight saving time, switching between PST (UTC-8) and PDT (UTC-7). Keep this in mind when converting times, especially during the spring and fall transition periods. Use this converter to quickly find the equivalent time in EST for any time in PST, whether you're scheduling meetings, planning travel, or coordinating with teams across different time zones.

How to Use the Time Zone Converter

Last updated: April 2026

  1. Select your source timezone from the "From timezone" dropdown (use search to find quickly)
  2. Enter the date and time you want to convert (or click "Today" and "Now" for current time)
  3. Select your target timezone from the "To timezone" dropdown
  4. The conversion updates automatically as you change inputs - no button needed!
  5. Use "Copy" button to copy the converted time, or use presets for quick conversions

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: April 2026

What US states use Eastern Time (EST/EDT)?

Eastern Time covers most of the US East Coast and parts of the Midwest border, including New York, Florida, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, North Carolina, Michigan, and others. A few states are split with Central Time at the western edge.

What is the time difference between PST and EST?

The time difference between PST and EST is 3 hours. EST is 3 hours ahead PST.

Is EST ahead of or behind PST?

EST is ahead of PST by 3 hours. When it's 9 AM in PST, it's 12:00 PM in EST.

How many hours do you add to PST to get EST?

You add 3 hours to PST to get EST. For example, 9 AM PST + 3 hours = 12:00 PM EST.

Does the PST to EST time difference change during Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, the time difference can change during Daylight Saving Time (DST). Both PST and EST observe DST, but they may start and end DST on different dates, causing the difference to temporarily change.

What is 9 AM PST in EST?

9 AM PST is 12:00 PM EST. This conversion accounts for the 3-hour time difference between the two timezones.

Is PST the same throughout the year when converting to EST?

No, the conversion between PST and EST can vary during the year due to Daylight Saving Time. The time difference may change by 1 hour during DST transition periods (typically March and November), so always use a current timezone converter for accurate conversions.

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