EST to PST — Timezone Converter
Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5) → Pacific Standard Time (UTC-8)
ESTUTC-5
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New York, United States
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PSTUTC-8
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Los Angeles, United States
DSTAbout this conversion
Standard differenceEST is 3 hours ahead of PST
EST UTCUTC-5
PST UTCUTC-8
Daylight saving (DST)Both zones
⚠️ One or both zones observe daylight saving time. The actual difference may temporarily shift during DST transitions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between EST and PST?
EST (UTC-5) is 3 hours ahead of PST (UTC-8) in standard time. This difference may change during daylight saving time periods.
When it is 12:00 noon EST, what time is it in PST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) in EST, it is 9:00 AM in PST.
How do I convert EST time to PST?
EST is 3 hours ahead of PST. To convert EST time to PST, subtract 3 hours. To convert PST time to EST, add 3 hours.
What cities are in the EST timezone?
Cities in the EST timezone (Eastern Standard Time) include: New York, Toronto, Cancún, Miami, Boston, Atlanta.
Do EST or PST observe daylight saving time (DST)?
Both EST and PST observe daylight saving time. If they switch on the same schedule, the difference between them stays constant. If they switch on different dates, the difference can temporarily change.