EST to PST Time Converter

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Eastern Standard Time → Pacific Standard Time

EST

UTC-5

Eastern Standard Time

offset
-3h
PST is 3h behind

PST

UTC-8

Pacific Standard Time

Both EST and PST observe DST — offset may shift ±1h during transitions

Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 3 hours behind Pacific Standard Time (PST). When it is noon in EST, it is 9 AM in PST. This offset may change during Daylight Saving Time transitions.

Best Meeting Times — EST & PST

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

ESTPSTRatingDetail 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 PST, aim for the “Best” windows above. These times keep both parties within normal working hours, avoiding early-morning or late-evening fatigue. Note that both time zones observe Daylight Saving Time — the offset may shift ±1 hour around transition dates.

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Frequently Asked Questions — EST to PST

Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 3 hours behind Pacific Standard Time (PST). EST is UTC-5 and PST is UTC-8. This offset may shift by ±1 hour during Daylight Saving Time transitions.