PST is 3 hours behind EST all year. So 12:00 PM EDT = 9:00 AM PDT. (Eastern Time is on EDT and Pacific Time is on PDT for daylight saving time right now.)
EST to PST conversion table
| EST / EDT | PST / PDT |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM −1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 PM −1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 PM −1 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 |
EST and PST difference through 2027
The gap between the two zones on each date range, including daylight saving time changes:
| Dates | Eastern Time | Pacific Time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | EDT (UTC−4) | PDT (UTC−7) | PST 3 hours behind |
| Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027 | EST (UTC−5) | PST (UTC−8) | PST 3 hours behind |
| Mar 14, 2027 – Nov 6, 2027 | EDT (UTC−4) | PDT (UTC−7) | PST 3 hours behind |
| Nov 7, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | EST (UTC−5) | PST (UTC−8) | PST 3 hours behind |
Best time to meet or call
- Working hours (9 AM–5 PM) overlap from 12:00 PM–5:00 PM EST (9:00 AM–2:00 PM PST), about 5 hours.
About Eastern Time (EST)
The Eastern time zone uses EST (UTC−5) in winter and EDT (UTC−4) during daylight saving time, from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. It's used in New York, Washington DC, Boston, Atlanta, Miami, Detroit and Toronto.
About Pacific Time (PST)
Pacific Time uses PST (UTC−8) in winter and PDT (UTC−7) during daylight saving time. It's used in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, Portland, Las Vegas and Vancouver.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 12 PM EST in PST?
12:00 PM EDT is 9:00 AM PDT.
How many hours ahead or behind is PST from EST?
PST is 3 hours behind EST, all year.
Does EST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. The Eastern time zone uses EST (UTC−5) in winter and EDT (UTC−4) during daylight saving time, from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
Does PST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Pacific Time uses PST (UTC−8) in winter and PDT (UTC−7) during daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a call between EST and PST?
Right now, working hours overlap from 12:00 PM–5:00 PM EST (9:00 AM–2:00 PM PST), about 5 hours.
Is it EST or EDT right now?
Eastern Time uses EST in winter and EDT from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. The live clock on this page shows which one applies today.
More time zone conversions
- PST to EST (reverse)
- EST to CST
- EST to MST
- CST to PST
- MST to PST
- EST to IST
- IST to PST
- EST to GMT
- GMT to PST
- All time zones
Sources
Reviewed by Gurmej Singh, Founder, Divy Digital Hub · Last reviewed: Wednesday, September 30, 2026. All calculations run in your browser. Editorial policy.