EST to PST Time Converter
Convert any time from Eastern Time (EST) to Pacific Time (PST) below.
About EST to PST
EST (Eastern Time) and PST (Pacific Time) are the two ends of the continental US time zone range, and converting between them is one of the most common time zone lookups, largely driven by coast-to-coast business coordination between New York and California.
A note on daylight saving
Both zones observe daylight saving at the same time of year in the US, so the gap between them stays a steady 3 hours whether it's winter (EST/PST) or summer (EDT/PDT) — unlike conversions involving a country that doesn't observe daylight saving at all.
Common questions
How many hours is EST to PST?
Eastern Time is 3 hours ahead of Pacific Time, consistently year-round, since both zones shift for daylight saving at the same time.
What is a good meeting time between EST and PST?
Late morning to mid-afternoon Eastern Time (roughly 12 PM-3 PM EST) typically overlaps with reasonable business hours on the Pacific side (9 AM-12 PM PST).
Does the 3-hour gap ever change?
No — because both the US East and West Coasts observe daylight saving on the same schedule, the difference stays exactly 3 hours all year.