EST is 3 hours ahead of PST all year. So 12:00 PM PDT = 3:00 PM EDT. (Pacific Time is on PDT and Eastern Time is on EDT for daylight saving time right now.)
PST to EST conversion table
| PST / PDT | EST / EDT |
|---|---|
| 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 +1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1 day |
PST and EST difference through 2027
The gap between the two zones on each date range, including daylight saving time changes:
| Dates | Pacific Time | Eastern Time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | PDT (UTC−7) | EDT (UTC−4) | EST 3 hours ahead |
| Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027 | PST (UTC−8) | EST (UTC−5) | EST 3 hours ahead |
| Mar 14, 2027 – Nov 6, 2027 | PDT (UTC−7) | EDT (UTC−4) | EST 3 hours ahead |
| Nov 7, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | PST (UTC−8) | EST (UTC−5) | EST 3 hours ahead |
Best time to meet or call
- Working hours (9 AM–5 PM) overlap from 9:00 AM–2:00 PM PST (12:00 PM–5:00 PM EST), about 5 hours.
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 12 PM PST in EST?
12:00 PM PDT is 3:00 PM EDT.
How many hours ahead or behind is EST from PST?
EST is 3 hours ahead of PST, all year.
Does PST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Pacific Time uses PST (UTC−8) in winter and PDT (UTC−7) during daylight saving time.
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.
What is the best time for a call between PST and EST?
Right now, working hours overlap from 9:00 AM–2:00 PM PST (12:00 PM–5:00 PM EST), about 5 hours.
Is it PST or PDT right now?
Pacific Time uses PST in winter and PDT 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
- EST to PST (reverse)
- CST to EST
- MST to EST
- PST to CST
- PST to MST
- IST to EST
- PST to IST
- GMT to EST
- PST to GMT
- 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.