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

ET is currently 3 hours ahead of PT.

Full PT to ET conversion table

Daylight saving and how the gap changes

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

Frequently asked questions

Is ET ahead of or behind PT right now?

ET is currently 3 hours ahead of PT.

What is the current PT to ET time difference?

Right now the gap is 3 hours ahead — ET is 3 hours ahead of PT.

Does the PT → ET offset change during the year?

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

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.

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.

What time is 9 AM PT in ET?

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

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

12:00 PM PT is 3:00 PM ET.

What time is 5 PM PT in ET?

5:00 PM PT is 8:00 PM ET.

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

The working-hours overlap (09:00–17:00 in both zones) runs roughly 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM PT (≈ 5 hours). Mid-morning PT is usually the safest window for a live call.

What time zone does PT refer to?

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

What time zone does ET refer to?

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

Related

• Main time converter
• About PT
• About ET