EST to PST time difference
Right now US Pacific Time is 3 hours behind US Eastern Time: when it is 9:00 AM in US Eastern Time (EDT), it is 6:00 AM in US Pacific Time (PDT). Neither place uses daylight saving time, so the difference stays the same all year.
EST to PST conversion table
Every hour of the day in US Eastern Time and the matching time in US Pacific Time, for today, October 10, 2026.
| EST (US Eastern Time) | PST (US Pacific Time) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM (previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 PM (previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 PM (previous day) |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
Scheduling tips
With a gap of 3 hours there are a few shared working hours each day. Plan meetings for the morning of the place that is behind. When you share a time, write the zone with it, such as "9:00 AM EST", and remember that a time near midnight can fall on a different date on the other side.
Reverse: PST to EST. Other converters: EST to PKT · PKT to PST · EST to CST · EST to GMT · EST to IST · any time zone to your time
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between EST and PST?
Right now US Pacific Time is 3 hours behind US Eastern Time.
What time is it in US Pacific Time when it is 9 AM in US Eastern Time?
6:00 AM.
What is 8 PM EST in PST?
5:00 PM PDT.
Does the EST to PST difference change during the year?
No. Neither place changes its clocks, so the difference is the same all year.
How do I convert EST to PST?
Enter the EST time and date at the top. The converter applies the difference for that date, including daylight saving time.
What is 12 PM EST in PST?
9:00 AM today.
What is 6 PM EST in PST?
3:00 PM today.
What is the best time for a call between US Eastern Time and US Pacific Time?
Pick a time that is in working hours in both places; the hour-by-hour table on this page shows both clocks side by side.