EST to PST Converter
Convert time between Eastern Standard Time (EST) and Pacific Time (PST/PDT).
Convert a specific time
- IndiaIST, UTC+5:30
- Eastern Time – New YorkEDT, UTC-4
- Central Time – ChicagoCDT, UTC-5
- Mountain Time – DenverMDT, UTC-6
- Arizona – PhoenixMST, UTC-7
- Pacific Time – Los AngelesPDT, UTC-7
- Mexico CityCST, UTC-6
- Saskatchewan – ReginaCST, UTC-6
- UTC / GMTUTC, UTC+0
- United Kingdom – LondonBST, UTC+1
- Central Europe – Paris, BerlinCEST, UTC+2
- Gulf – DubaiGST, UTC+4
- SingaporeSGT, UTC+8
- Japan – TokyoJST, UTC+9
- Australia Eastern – SydneyAEST, UTC+10
- EST (always UTC-5)Fixed offset, no DST
- CST (always UTC-6)Fixed offset, no DST
- MST (always UTC-7)Fixed offset, no DST
- PST (always UTC-8)Fixed offset, no DST
- IndiaIST, UTC+5:30
- Eastern Time – New YorkEDT, UTC-4
- Central Time – ChicagoCDT, UTC-5
- Mountain Time – DenverMDT, UTC-6
- Arizona – PhoenixMST, UTC-7
- Pacific Time – Los AngelesPDT, UTC-7
- Mexico CityCST, UTC-6
- Saskatchewan – ReginaCST, UTC-6
- UTC / GMTUTC, UTC+0
- United Kingdom – LondonBST, UTC+1
- Central Europe – Paris, BerlinCEST, UTC+2
- Gulf – DubaiGST, UTC+4
- SingaporeSGT, UTC+8
- Japan – TokyoJST, UTC+9
- Australia Eastern – SydneyAEST, UTC+10
- EST (always UTC-5)Fixed offset, no DST
- CST (always UTC-6)Fixed offset, no DST
- MST (always UTC-7)Fixed offset, no DST
- PST (always UTC-8)Fixed offset, no DST
Time Difference
Eastern Time is 3 hours ahead of Pacific Time right now.
- Now until Nov 1, 2026: Eastern Time is 3 hours ahead of Pacific Time (EDT → PDT).
- Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: Eastern Time is 2 hours ahead of Pacific Time (EST → PDT).
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: Eastern Time is 3 hours ahead of Pacific Time (EST → PST).
- Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027: Eastern Time is 4 hours ahead of Pacific Time (EDT → PST).
- From Mar 14, 2027: Eastern Time is 3 hours ahead of Pacific Time (EDT → PDT).
Eastern Time is on EDT right now, not EST
Pacific Time is on PDT right now, not PST
Best time to call
Convenient overlapping hours on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
| EST (Eastern Time) | PDT (Pacific Time) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
These hours fall within 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
Convert another time zone Plan a meeting across EST and PSTEST to PST conversion table
For Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Eastern Time.
| EDT | PDT |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM(previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 PM(previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 PM(previous day) |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
About these time zones
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is UTC-5. Most places on Eastern Time use EST only in winter; from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November they observe Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4). People often write “EST” all year when they mean Eastern Time, so check which one is in effect.
Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Pacific Standard Time (PST) is UTC-8. California, Washington, most of Oregon and Nevada, most of British Columbia and Baja California use PST in winter and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-7) from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. Yukon left Pacific Time in 2020 and now stays on UTC-7 all year.
EST to PST FAQs
What time is it in PST when it is 9 AM EST?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT is 6:00 AM PDT in Pacific Time.
How many hours ahead is EST from PST?
It depends on the time of year because of daylight saving time. Now until Nov 1, 2026: Eastern Time is 3 hours ahead of Pacific Time (EDT → PDT). Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: Eastern Time is 2 hours ahead of Pacific Time (EST → PDT).
Should I use PST or PDT?
Pacific Time is on PDT (UTC-7) on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Many people write “PST” all year, but strictly PST means Pacific Standard Time (always UTC-8). This converter follows the real local time in Pacific Time, including daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a call between EST and PST?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, good options are 12:00 PM EDT (9:00 AM PDT), 1:00 PM EDT (10:00 AM PDT), 2:00 PM EDT (11:00 AM PDT), 3:00 PM EDT (12:00 PM PDT). These fall within normal 9 AM–5 PM working hours in both places.
Does EST change for daylight saving time?
The region changes: Eastern Time switches between EST and EDT, so conversions depend on the date. EST itself always means UTC-5.
Does PST change for daylight saving time?
The region changes: Pacific Time switches between PST and PDT, so conversions depend on the date. PST itself always means UTC-8.