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Time Zone Conversion

EST to PST Converter

PST is currently 3 hours behind EST.

Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 3 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time (PST). When it is 12:00 PM EST, it is 9:00 AM PST. During daylight saving time, the zones become EDT and PDT, maintaining the exact same 3-hour difference.

Current Clocks

Current EST and PST Time

EST (Eastern Standard Time) 12:16 PM Friday, November 6, 2026 EST, UTC-5
PST (Pacific Standard Time) 9:16 AM Friday, November 6, 2026 PST, UTC-8

24-Hour EST to PST Conversion Chart

Green = Overlapping Work Hours (9am–5pm)
EST Time → PST Time
12:00 AM EST → 9:00 PM PST
1:00 AM EST → 10:00 PM PST
2:00 AM EST → 11:00 PM PST
3:00 AM EST → 12:00 AM PST
4:00 AM EST → 1:00 AM PST
5:00 AM EST → 2:00 AM PST
6:00 AM EST → 3:00 AM PST
7:00 AM EST → 4:00 AM PST
8:00 AM EST → 5:00 AM PST
9:00 AM EST → 6:00 AM PST
10:00 AM EST → 7:00 AM PST
11:00 AM EST → 8:00 AM PST
12:00 PM EST → 9:00 AM PST
1:00 PM EST → 10:00 AM PST
2:00 PM EST → 11:00 AM PST
3:00 PM EST → 12:00 PM PST
4:00 PM EST → 1:00 PM PST
5:00 PM EST → 2:00 PM PST
6:00 PM EST → 3:00 PM PST
7:00 PM EST → 4:00 PM PST
8:00 PM EST → 5:00 PM PST
9:00 PM EST → 6:00 PM PST
10:00 PM EST → 7:00 PM PST
11:00 PM EST → 8:00 PM PST
FAQ

EST to PST Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between EST and PST?
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 3 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time (PST). When it is 12:00 PM EST, it is 9:00 AM PST. During daylight saving time, the zones become EDT and PDT, maintaining the exact same 3-hour difference.
When is 12:00 PM (noon) EST in PST?
When it is 12:00 PM EST, it is 9:00 AM PST.
What are the optimal call hours between EST and PST?
The best window for cross-zone calls is during overlapping business hours between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in both regions. See the highlighted green rows in the table above for exact hour slots.