EST to PST Converter
PST is 3 hours behind EST. 9:00 AM EST = 6:00 AM PST.
PST is 3 hours behind EST. To convert EST to PST, subtract 3 hours from the EST time: 9:00 AM EST = 6:00 AM PST.
EST (Eastern Time) is used in New York, Washington DC, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, Ontario, Quebec, Panama and Jamaica (all year). PST (Pacific Time) is used in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas, Portland, Vancouver. The same conversion is also searched as “eastern time to pacific time”.
PST here means Pacific Standard Time, not Philippine Standard Time.
EST to PST time conversion table
EST to PST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| EST | PST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM EST | 9:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM EST | 10:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 2:00 AM EST | 11:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 3:00 AM EST | 12:00 AM PST | night |
| 4:00 AM EST | 1:00 AM PST | night |
| 5:00 AM EST | 2:00 AM PST | night |
| 6:00 AM EST | 3:00 AM PST | night |
| 7:00 AM EST | 4:00 AM PST | night |
| 8:00 AM EST | 5:00 AM PST | night |
| 9:00 AM EST | 6:00 AM PST | — |
| 10:00 AM EST | 7:00 AM PST | — |
| 11:00 AM EST | 8:00 AM PST | — |
| 12:00 PM EST | 9:00 AM PST | work hours |
| 1:00 PM EST | 10:00 AM PST | work hours |
| 2:00 PM EST | 11:00 AM PST | work hours |
| 3:00 PM EST | 12:00 PM PST | work hours |
| 4:00 PM EST | 1:00 PM PST | work hours |
| 5:00 PM EST | 2:00 PM PST | — |
| 6:00 PM EST | 3:00 PM PST | — |
| 7:00 PM EST | 4:00 PM PST | — |
| 8:00 PM EST | 5:00 PM PST | — |
| 9:00 PM EST | 6:00 PM PST | — |
| 10:00 PM EST | 7:00 PM PST | — |
| 11:00 PM EST | 8:00 PM PST | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert EST to PST
Subtract 3 hours from the EST time to get PST.
Example: 9:00 AM EST = 6:00 AM PST.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM EST = 10:00 PM PST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between EST and PST
The time difference between EST and PST is 3 hours all year – PST is behind EST.
EST and PST during daylight saving time
- EST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- PST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from PST (UTC−8) to PDT (UTC−7).
Best time for a meeting between EST and PST
EST and PST share 5 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM EST lands between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM PST, inside working hours for both.
EST to PST FAQ
What is the time difference between EST and PST?
PST is 3 hours behind EST all year. 9:00 AM EST = 6:00 AM PST.
What is 9 AM EST in PST?
9:00 AM EST is 6:00 AM PST.
What is 12 PM (noon) EST in PST?
12:00 PM EST is 9:00 AM PST.
Is PST ahead of or behind EST?
PST is 3 hours behind EST, so it is earlier in PST than in EST.
Does EST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. EST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
Does PST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. PST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from PST to PDT.
What is the best time for a meeting between EST and PST?
EST and PST share 5 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM EST lands between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM PST, inside working hours for both.
Is ET the same as EST?
EST is the winter (standard) name of Eastern Time (ET). From March to November the same clocks are called EDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
Is PT the same as PST?
PST is the winter (standard) name of Pacific Time (PT). From March to November the same clocks are called PDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.