What is the time difference between EST and PST?

EST is 3 hours behind PST. EST is UTC-5 and PST is UTC-8.

What are the best meeting times between EST and PST?

Best overlap hours: 11 AM EST = 8 AM PST; 12 PM EST = 9 AM PST; 1 PM EST = 10 AM PST; 2 PM EST = 11 AM PST; 3 PM EST = 12 PM PST.

EST to PST Time Conversion

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.

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All 24 Hours — EST to PST

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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.