PST vs EST: The Complete Guide to US Time Zone Differences
PST and EST are the two most commonly confused US time zones. Here's everything you need to know: the offset, which states use them, when they switch, and how to convert between them instantly.
Sarah Chen
Time Zone Researcher
PST and EST: The Basics
PST = UTC-8 (West Coast). EST = UTC-5 (East Coast). PST is 3 hours behind EST year-round.
Quick Conversion
PST
EST
6 AM
9 AM
9 AM
12 PM
12 PM
3 PM
3 PM
6 PM
To convert PST to EST: add 3 hours. To convert EST to PST: subtract 3 hours.
