EST to PDT Time Converter

Eastern Standard Time → Pacific Daylight Time

EST

UTC-5

Eastern Standard Time

offset
-2h
PDT is 2h behind

PDT

UTC-7

Pacific Daylight Time

EST observes DST — offset shifts ±1h during transitions

Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 2 hours behind Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). When it is noon in EST, it is 9 AM in PDT. This offset may change during Daylight Saving Time transitions.

Best Meeting Times — EST & PDT

Recommended windows where both EST and PDT participants are within working hours (8 AM–6 PM).

ESTPDTRatingDetail page
11 AM
8 AM
Best
12 PM
9 AM
Best
1 PM
10 AM
Best
2 PM
11 AM
Best
3 PM
12 PM
Best

Tip: When scheduling between EST and PDT, aim for the “Best” windows above. These times keep both parties within normal working hours, avoiding early-morning or late-evening fatigue. Note that one of these time zones observes Daylight Saving Time — the offset may shift ±1 hour around transition dates.

Frequently Asked Questions — EST to PDT

Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 2 hours behind Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). EST is UTC-5 and PDT is UTC-7. This offset may shift by ±1 hour during Daylight Saving Time transitions.