PST to EST time difference
Right now US Eastern Time is 3 hours ahead of US Pacific Time: when it is 9:00 AM in US Pacific Time (PDT), it is 12:00 PM in US Eastern Time (EDT). Neither place uses daylight saving time, so the difference stays the same all year.
PST to EST conversion table
Every hour of the day in US Pacific Time and the matching time in US Eastern Time, for today, October 10, 2026.
| PST (US Pacific Time) | EST (US Eastern Time) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 AM (next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 AM (next day) |
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 PST", and remember that a time near midnight can fall on a different date on the other side.
Reverse: EST to PST. Other converters: PKT to EST · PST to PKT · CST to EST · GMT to EST · IST to EST · any time zone to your time
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between PST and EST?
Right now US Eastern Time is 3 hours ahead of US Pacific Time.
What time is it in US Eastern Time when it is 9 AM in US Pacific Time?
12:00 PM.
What is 8 PM PST in EST?
11:00 PM EDT.
Does the PST to EST difference change during the year?
No. Neither place changes its clocks, so the difference is the same all year.
How do I convert PST to EST?
Enter the PST time and date at the top. The converter applies the difference for that date, including daylight saving time.
What is 12 PM PST in EST?
3:00 PM today.
What is 6 PM PST in EST?
9:00 PM today.
What is the best time for a call between US Pacific Time and US Eastern 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.