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

Understanding EST and PST Time Zones

Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Eastern Standard Time is observed in undefined and uses the offset UTC-5. Major cities in this time zone include New York, Washington DC, Miami, Atlanta, Boston. This time zone serves a significant global region with important economic and cultural hubs.

Pacific Standard Time (PST)

Pacific Standard Time operates at UTC-8, covering undefined. Key cities include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland. The 3-hour backward offset from EST means that when professionals in New York start their workday at 9:00 AM, it is already 6:00 AM in Los Angeles.

EST is also commonly referred to as Eastern Time, ET, East Coast time, New York time. PST is also known as Pacific Time, PT, West Coast time, LA time, California time. So if you are searching for Eastern Time to Pacific Time, this is the same conversion as EST to PST.

Complete EST to PST Conversion Table

The table below shows every two-hour increment converted from Eastern Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time. Business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) are highlighted for easy scheduling reference.

Times shown in 12-hour and 24-hour format. Last updated 2026-03-09.

Scheduling Between EST and PST

International conference calls between New York, Washington DC, Miami, Atlanta, Boston and Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland work best when scheduled during the overlap of both regions' business hours. Rotating meeting times monthly ensures fairness across time zones.

The small 3-hour gap between EST and PST means that most of the business day overlaps, making real-time collaboration straightforward. Morning meetings in EST align well with early morning schedules in PST.

Travel Between New York and Los Angeles

Booking hotels and transportation in Los Angeles? Double-check whether listed check-in times are in PST (local) or your departure time zone. A common mistake is arriving 3 hours early or late due to unconverted times.

Medical experts recommend allowing approximately one day of adjustment per hour of time difference. For the 3-hour shift between EST and PST, plan for a quick adjustment of 1–2 days.

Daylight Saving Time Considerations

When daylight saving time is in effect, the abbreviation changes (e.g., EST becomes EDT, CET becomes CEST). Our converter handles this automatically, but being aware of which version is active helps avoid confusion.

For the EST to PST conversion specifically: EST (UTC-5) and PST (UTC-8) both observe DST. When both zones transition on different dates, the offset temporarily shifts by one hour for a few weeks. Always verify during March–April and October–November.

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References & Resources

• TimeAndDate.com — World Time Zones
• NIST — Official US Time Standard
• IANA Time Zone Database
• Wikipedia — Time Zone Abbreviations
• WorldTimeServer — Current Times Worldwide

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