PST to EST converter
EST is 3 h ahead of PST all year.
PST to EST table
For 2 July 2026, when EST is 3 h ahead of PST. Other dates: see the table on the right.
| PST | EST |
|---|---|
| 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 |
When the difference changes
Computed from the IANA tz database (release 2026c). Governments can change these rules; the live converter uses your browser’s own copy of the database.
| 2026: from (UTC) | until (UTC) | EST vs PST |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | 31 December 2026 | 3 h ahead of |
| 2027: from (UTC) | until (UTC) | EST vs PST |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2027 | 14 March 2027 | 3 h ahead of |
| 14 March 2027 | 14 March 2027 | 4 h ahead of |
| 14 March 2027 | 7 November 2027 | 3 h ahead of |
| 7 November 2027 | 7 November 2027 | 2 h ahead of |
| 7 November 2027 | 31 December 2027 | 3 h ahead of |
PST: Pacific Time · PST time now
Strictly, PST is the winter offset (UTC−8). In summer the West Coast runs on PDT (UTC−7).
EST: Eastern Time · EST time now
Strictly, EST is the winter offset (UTC−5). From March to November the same clocks run on EDT (UTC−4). Most people who search "EST" mean whatever the US East Coast clocks show, so this page follows America/New_York.
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Questions
What is the time difference between PST and EST?
EST is 3 h ahead of PST all year.
What is 9 am PST in EST?
9:00 am PST is 12:00 PM EST, on dates when the usual difference applies. Use the converter above for any specific date.
Which PST does this page use?
Strictly, PST is the winter offset (UTC−8). In summer the West Coast runs on PDT (UTC−7).
Which EST does this page use?
Strictly, EST is the winter offset (UTC−5). From March to November the same clocks run on EDT (UTC−4). Most people who search "EST" mean whatever the US East Coast clocks show, so this page follows America/New_York.