Clockjumper

Timezone conversion

EST to PST Time — Convert Eastern Standard Time (US) to Pacific Standard Time (US)

PST is currently 3 hours behind EST. This offset stays the same all year — neither zone shifts for daylight saving in a way that changes it.

PST is currently 3 hours behind EST.

EST • EDT (UTC-4)
10:45 AM
Thursday, Sep 10
PST • PDT (UTC-7)
7:45 AM
Thursday, Sep 10

Abbreviation disambiguation

On Clockjumper, EST refers to Eastern Standard Time in the United States (UTC−5). The US East Coast observes EST in winter and switches to EDT (UTC−4) during daylight saving time.

On Clockjumper, PST refers to Pacific Standard Time in the United States (UTC−8). The US West Coast observes PST in winter and switches to PDT (UTC−7) during daylight saving time.

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Full EST to PST conversion table

ESTPST
12:00 AM9:00 PM(previous day)
1:00 AM10:00 PM(previous day)
2:00 AM11:00 PM(previous day)
3:00 AM12:00 AM
4:00 AM1:00 AM
5:00 AM2:00 AM
6:00 AM3:00 AM
7:00 AM4:00 AM
8:00 AM5:00 AM
9:00 AM6:00 AM
10:00 AM7:00 AM
11:00 AM8:00 AM
12:00 PM9:00 AM
1:00 PM10:00 AM
2:00 PM11:00 AM
3:00 PM12:00 PM
4:00 PM1:00 PM
5:00 PM2:00 PM
6:00 PM3:00 PM
7:00 PM4:00 PM
8:00 PM5:00 PM
9:00 PM6:00 PM
10:00 PM7:00 PM
11:00 PM8:00 PM

Daylight saving and how the gap changes

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

Frequently asked questions

Is PST ahead of or behind EST right now?
PST is currently 3 hours behind EST.
What is the current EST to PST time difference?
Right now the gap is 3 hours — PST is 3 hours behind EST.
Does the EST → PST offset change during the year?
No. Neither Eastern Standard Time (US) nor Pacific Standard Time (US) shifts for daylight saving in a way that changes this offset — the gap is the same all year.
Does EST observe daylight saving time?
EST is itself the standard-time form. Eastern Standard Time (US) is in force at UTC-5 through the winter months; outside that window the same zone is on EDT (UTC-4).
Does PST observe daylight saving time?
PST is itself the standard-time form. Pacific Standard Time (US) is in force at UTC-8 through the winter months; outside that window the same zone is on PDT (UTC-7).
What time is 3 AM EST in PST?
3:00 AM EST is 12:00 AM PST.
What time is 8 AM EST in PST?
8:00 AM EST is 5:00 AM PST.
What time is 9 AM EST in PST?
9:00 AM EST is 6:00 AM PST.
What time is 10 AM EST in PST?
10:00 AM EST is 7:00 AM PST.
What time is 11 AM EST in PST?
11:00 AM EST is 8:00 AM PST.
What time is 12 PM (noon) EST in PST?
12:00 PM EST is 9:00 AM PST.
What time is 2 PM EST in PST?
2:00 PM EST is 11:00 AM PST.
What time is 3 PM EST in PST?
3:00 PM EST is 12:00 PM PST.
What time is 4 PM EST in PST?
4:00 PM EST is 1:00 PM PST.
What time is 5 PM EST in PST?
5:00 PM EST is 2:00 PM PST.
What time is 9 PM EST in PST?
9:00 PM EST is 6:00 PM PST.
What time is 10 PM EST in PST?
10:00 PM EST is 7:00 PM PST.
When is the best time to schedule a call between EST and PST?
The working-hours overlap (09:00–17:00 in both zones) runs roughly 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST (≈ 5 hours). The midpoint of that window — 2:30 PM EST, 11:30 AM PST — is the safest single slot to propose for a live call.
What time zone does EST refer to?
EST refers to Eastern Standard Time (US) (IANA: America/New_York).
What time zone does PST refer to?
PST refers to Pacific Standard Time (US) (IANA: America/Los_Angeles).
Is EST on this page the same as other zones that share the letters "EST"?
On Clockjumper, EST refers to Eastern Standard Time in the United States (UTC−5). The US East Coast observes EST in winter and switches to EDT (UTC−4) during daylight saving time.
Is PST on this page the same as other zones that share the letters "PST"?
On Clockjumper, PST refers to Pacific Standard Time in the United States (UTC−8). The US West Coast observes PST in winter and switches to PDT (UTC−7) during daylight saving time.

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