ET to PT Time — Convert Eastern Time (US) to Pacific Time (US)

PT is currently 3 hours behind ET.

Full ET to PT conversion table

Daylight saving and how the gap changes

The ET → PT offset stays constant across the year — neither zone shifts for daylight saving in a way that changes this gap.

Frequently asked questions

Is PT ahead of or behind ET right now?

PT is currently 3 hours behind ET.

What is the current ET to PT time difference?

Right now the gap is 3 hours behind — PT is 3 hours behind ET.

Does the ET → PT offset change during the year?

No. Neither Eastern Time (US) nor Pacific Time (US) shifts for daylight saving in a way that changes this offset — the gap is the same all year.

Does ET observe daylight saving time?

Yes — Eastern Time (US) observes DST, so its UTC offset shifts by 1 hour(s) between winter and summer.

Does PT observe daylight saving time?

Yes — Pacific Time (US) observes DST, so its UTC offset shifts by 1 hour(s) between winter and summer.

What time is 9 AM ET in PT?

9:00 AM ET is 6:00 AM PT.

What time is 12 PM (noon) ET in PT?

12:00 PM ET is 9:00 AM PT.

What time is 5 PM ET in PT?

5:00 PM ET is 2:00 PM PT.

When is the best time to schedule a call between ET and PT?

The working-hours overlap (09:00–17:00 in both zones) runs roughly 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET (≈ 5 hours). Mid-morning ET is usually the safest window for a live call.

What time zone does ET refer to?

ET refers to Eastern Time (US) (IANA: America/New_York).

What time zone does PT refer to?

PT refers to Pacific Time (US) (IANA: America/Los_Angeles).

Related

• Main time converter
• About ET
• About PT