PST to EST — Timezone Converter
Pacific Standard Time (UTC-8) → Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5)
PSTUTC-8
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Los Angeles, United States
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ESTUTC-5
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New York, United States
DSTAbout this conversion
Standard differencePST is 3 hours behind EST
PST UTCUTC-8
EST UTCUTC-5
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 PST and EST?
PST (UTC-8) is 3 hours behind EST (UTC-5) in standard time. This difference may change during daylight saving time periods.
When it is 12:00 noon PST, what time is it in EST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) in PST, it is 3:00 PM in EST.
How do I convert PST time to EST?
PST is 3 hours behind EST. To convert PST time to EST, add 3 hours. To convert EST time to PST, subtract 3 hours.
What cities are in the PST timezone?
Cities in the PST timezone (Pacific Standard Time) include: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas, Portland, San Diego.
Do PST or EST observe daylight saving time (DST)?
Both PST and EST 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.