EST
UTC-5
Eastern Standard Time
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.
Cities in EST
All 24 Hours — EST to PST
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Best Meeting Times — EST & PST
Recommended windows where both EST and PST participants are within working hours (8 AM–6 PM).
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.
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EST
UTC-4
13:09:28
Monday
PST
UTC-7
10:09:28
Monday
Right now, 1 PM EST = 10 AM PST
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PST to EST
Pacific Standard Time → Eastern Standard Time
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