Conversion Scenario
EST to PST Converter
US Eastern Time to US Pacific Time is usually minus 3 hours. EST is UTC−5 and PST is UTC−8, so 9:00 AM EST is 6:00 AM PST. During daylight saving time the labels are EDT (UTC−4) and PDT (UTC−7). Both coasts normally change on the same dates, so the gap stays 3 hours: 9:00 AM EDT is 6:00 AM PDT.
EST to PST quick reference
Pacific Time is 3 hours behind Eastern Time. EST (UTC−5) to PST (UTC−8) subtracts 3 hours. EDT (UTC−4) to PDT (UTC−7) also subtracts 3 hours.
- 9:00 AM EST
- 6:00 AM PST
- 12:00 PM EST
- 9:00 AM PST
- 9:00 AM EDT
- 6:00 AM PDT
- EST is UTC−5. PST is UTC−8. EDT is UTC−4. PDT is UTC−7.
- The 3-hour gap stays when both US coasts change clocks on the same dates.
Quick answer
Subtract 3 hours to convert EST to PST. 9:00 AM EST is 6:00 AM PST, noon EST is 9:00 AM PST, and 5:00 PM EST is 2:00 PM PST. EST is UTC−5. PST is UTC−8.
Daylight saving time
EDT is UTC−4 and PDT is UTC−7. 9:00 AM EDT is 6:00 AM PDT, and noon EDT is 9:00 AM PDT. New York and Los Angeles normally switch on the same US dates, so a recurring East-to-West meeting keeps the same 3-hour gap. The clock labels still change from EST/PST to EDT/PDT.
The reverse direction
Pacific to Eastern is plus 3 hours: 9:00 AM PST is noon EST. This page is the other direction, Eastern to Pacific, which subtracts 3 hours. Use the PST to EST page when the known time is already on the West Coast.
Meetings between the coasts
A 9:00 AM Eastern start is 6:00 AM Pacific, which is early for many West Coast teams. A noon Eastern meeting is 9:00 AM Pacific. After you convert, check whether that hour sits inside both working days. Name the cities when you send the invite.
FAQ
What is 9:00 AM EST in PST?
9:00 AM EST is 6:00 AM PST. Pacific Time is 3 hours behind Eastern Time.
What is 9:00 AM EDT in PDT?
9:00 AM EDT is 6:00 AM PDT. The 3-hour gap stays when both coasts are on daylight saving time.
Is EST to PST always minus 3 hours?
Yes for the usual US East Coast and West Coast pair, including when both are on daylight time. Check the date if one location does not observe daylight saving time.
Should I write EST or ET?
Write EST only for Eastern Standard Time. Use ET and PT, or the city names, when the date may fall in either standard time or daylight time.
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