PST to EST Converter
Convert Pacific Standard Time (PST/PDT) to Eastern Standard Time (EST/EDT) instantly. See live clocks, convert any time, and view a full hour-by-hour comparison chart — free, no signup required.
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PST to EST — Hour-by-Hour Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
PST (Pacific Standard Time) is 3 hours behind EST (Eastern Standard Time). This means when it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles (PST), it is 12:00 PM in New York (EST). This 3-hour difference remains constant year-round because both zones switch to daylight saving time (PDT/EDT) simultaneously.
To convert PST to EST, simply add 3 hours. For example: 9:00 AM PST = 12:00 PM EST. To convert EST to PST, subtract 3 hours. For example: 3:00 PM EST = 12:00 PM PST.
No. Both the Pacific and Eastern time zones observe daylight saving time at the same time (spring forward in March, fall back in November). During DST, they become PDT and EDT respectively, but the 3-hour gap stays the same.
PST cities: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, San Diego.
EST cities: New York, Washington D.C., Miami, Atlanta, Boston.