PST to EST Converter
EST is 3 hours ahead of PST. 9:00 AM PST = 12:00 PM EST.
EST is 3 hours ahead of PST. To convert PST to EST, add 3 hours to the PST time: 9:00 AM PST = 12:00 PM EST.
PST (Pacific Time) is used in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas, Portland, Vancouver. EST (Eastern Time) is used in New York, Washington DC, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, Ontario, Quebec, Panama and Jamaica (all year). The same conversion is also searched as “pt to est” and “pacific time to eastern time”.
PST here means Pacific Standard Time, not Philippine Standard Time.
PST to EST time conversion table
PST to EST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| PST | EST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM PST | 3:00 AM EST | night |
| 1:00 AM PST | 4:00 AM EST | night |
| 2:00 AM PST | 5:00 AM EST | night |
| 3:00 AM PST | 6:00 AM EST | — |
| 4:00 AM PST | 7:00 AM EST | — |
| 5:00 AM PST | 8:00 AM EST | — |
| 6:00 AM PST | 9:00 AM EST | — |
| 7:00 AM PST | 10:00 AM EST | — |
| 8:00 AM PST | 11:00 AM EST | — |
| 9:00 AM PST | 12:00 PM EST | work hours |
| 10:00 AM PST | 1:00 PM EST | work hours |
| 11:00 AM PST | 2:00 PM EST | work hours |
| 12:00 PM PST | 3:00 PM EST | work hours |
| 1:00 PM PST | 4:00 PM EST | work hours |
| 2:00 PM PST | 5:00 PM EST | — |
| 3:00 PM PST | 6:00 PM EST | — |
| 4:00 PM PST | 7:00 PM EST | — |
| 5:00 PM PST | 8:00 PM EST | — |
| 6:00 PM PST | 9:00 PM EST | — |
| 7:00 PM PST | 10:00 PM EST | night |
| 8:00 PM PST | 11:00 PM EST | night |
| 9:00 PM PST | 12:00 AM EST | next day |
| 10:00 PM PST | 1:00 AM EST | next day |
| 11:00 PM PST | 2:00 AM EST | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert PST to EST
Add 3 hours to the PST time to get EST.
Example: 9:00 AM PST = 12:00 PM EST.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM PST = 1:00 AM EST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between PST and EST
The time difference between PST and EST is 3 hours all year – EST is ahead of PST.
PST and EST during daylight saving time
- 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).
- 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).
Best time for a meeting between PST and EST
PST and EST share 5 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM PST lands between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM EST, inside working hours for both.
PST to EST FAQ
What is the time difference between PST and EST?
EST is 3 hours ahead of PST all year. 9:00 AM PST = 12:00 PM EST.
What is 9 AM PST in EST?
9:00 AM PST is 12:00 PM EST.
What is 12 PM (noon) PST in EST?
12:00 PM PST is 3:00 PM EST.
Is EST ahead of or behind PST?
EST is 3 hours ahead of PST, so it is later in EST than in PST.
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.
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.
What is the best time for a meeting between PST and EST?
PST and EST share 5 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM PST lands between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM EST, inside working hours for both.
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.
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.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.