PST to EST
West Coast–initiated calls: add three hours so Pacific morning lands in Eastern early afternoon. 10:00 AM Pacific is 1:00 PM Eastern.
Los Angeles, Seattle, and Vancouver use Pacific; New York, Miami, and Toronto use Eastern. Both coasts change DST together, so PDT/EDT stay three hours apart.
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Pacific Daylight Time
Eastern Daylight Time
Target date updates the zone cards and grid below. The live comparison above always shows current time.
Pacific Daylight Time
Eastern Daylight Time
About Pacific Time and Eastern Time
Pacific Time (PT) covers places such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver; it uses PST in winter and PDT in summer. Eastern Time (ET) covers places such as New York, Toronto, Miami; it uses EST in winter and EDT in summer.
Eastern Time is 3 hours ahead of Pacific Time on the selected date. During daylight saving time, Pacific Time regions that observe DST switch from PST to PDT. During daylight saving time, Eastern Time regions that observe DST switch from EST to EDT. Use the live clocks, slider, and grid above to confirm the exact local times for your date.
PST to EST Hour-by-Hour Conversion Grid
Hour-by-hour Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST) for the selected date.
| Pacific Standard Time (PST) | Eastern Standard Time (EST) | Status & Overlap Time |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM (Midnight) | 3:00 AM | Non-overlapping hours |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 AM | Non-overlapping hours |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 AM | Non-overlapping hours |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 AM | Non-overlapping hours |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 AM | Non-overlapping hours |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 AM | Non-overlapping hours |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 AM | Non-overlapping hours |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 AM | Non-overlapping hours |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Non-overlapping hours |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM (Noon) | Working Hour Overlap |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM | Working Hour Overlap |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM | Working Hour Overlap |
| 12:00 PM (Noon) | 3:00 PM | Working Hour Overlap |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Working Hour Overlap |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 PM | Working Hour Overlap |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM | Non-overlapping hours |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 PM | Non-overlapping hours |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Non-overlapping hours |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM | Non-overlapping hours |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM | Non-overlapping hours |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 PM | Non-overlapping hours |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 AM (Midnight) · Thu, Aug 27 | Non-overlapping hours |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 AM · Thu, Aug 27 | Non-overlapping hours |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 AM · Thu, Aug 27 | Non-overlapping hours |
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West Coast–initiated Pacific to Eastern meetings
Pacific Time (PT) covers Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, and Vancouver (PST UTC−8 / PDT UTC−7). Eastern Time (ET) covers New York, Washington, D.C., Miami, and Toronto (EST UTC−5 / EDT UTC−4). Eastern is three hours ahead of Pacific for the cities on this page. Add three hours: 9:00 AM Pacific is 12:00 PM Eastern.
Both coasts change daylight saving on the same U.S. and Canadian weekends, so the gap stays three hours when labels read PDT and EDT. Confirm the selected date if an invite mixes abbreviations or sits near a transition weekend.
Shared afternoon window (Pacific morning start)
When the West Coast books the call, mid-morning Pacific lands in Eastern early afternoon—without asking New York to stay late:
- 10:00 AM Pacific = 1:00 PM Eastern
- 11:00 AM Pacific = 2:00 PM Eastern
- 8:00 AM Pacific = 11:00 AM Eastern (early on the West Coast)
Rough overlap: 9:00 AM–2:00 PM Pacific aligns with 12:00 PM–5:00 PM Eastern. Multi-city: World Meeting Planner.
What not to accept from Eastern organizers
9:00 AM Eastern is 6:00 AM Pacific. 10:00 AM Eastern is 7:00 AM Pacific. If you are the Pacific participant, push for 12:00 PM Eastern (9:00 AM Pacific) or later. Scheduling from the East Coast instead? Read the same grid right-to-left and subtract three hours—the slider above works in both directions, so an Eastern start time maps straight back to Pacific.
DST stays three hours on this pair
Second Sunday in March / first Sunday in November for the U.S. and Canadian cities above. Pacific and Eastern move together, so add-three holds all year here. Arizona is different (MST year-round)—see Arizona and DST. Calendar: U.S. DST 2026.
Eastern-printed TV and flight times
Many U.S. listings use Eastern even for West Coast travelers. Subtract three for Pacific: a 9:00 PM Eastern broadcast is 6:00 PM Pacific. Flights: Flight Time Calculator.
Related pages
CST to EST · Time Zone Converter · PST to EST notes · East/West meeting hours
PST to EST FAQ
West Coast–initiated Pacific to Eastern calls: add three hours. Mid-morning Pacific lands in Eastern early afternoon; both coasts change DST together so the gap stays three hours.
How many hours should I add when California books a call with New York?
Add 3 hours. Eastern Time is three hours ahead of Pacific for the cities on this page (EST vs PST in winter; EDT vs PDT in summer). Example: 10:00 AM Pacific is 1:00 PM Eastern in New York or Miami.
Do both coasts change clocks on the same weekend, or can the three-hour gap stretch?
For the U.S. and Canadian cities shown here, both coasts spring forward and fall back on the same weekends (second Sunday in March, first Sunday in November). The gap stays 3 hours year-round—it does not stretch in summer.
What Pacific morning window usually works for East Coast teammates?
Aim for mid-morning Pacific so Eastern is early afternoon: roughly 9:00 AM–2:00 PM Pacific aligns with 12:00 PM–5:00 PM Eastern. 10:00 AM Pacific = 1:00 PM Eastern is a common sweet spot.
Which Eastern invite times should a West Coast participant push back on?
9:00 AM Eastern is 6:00 AM Pacific. Prefer 12:00 PM Eastern (9:00 AM Pacific) or later when you can. Booking from the East Coast instead? Subtract three hours on the same grid—the slider converts in both directions.
Is PDT to EDT still a three-hour difference?
Yes. After both coasts spring forward, 1:00 PM PDT is still 4:00 PM EDT. Keep adding three hours from Pacific toward Eastern.
Which cities does this Pacific–Eastern page cover?
Pacific: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver. Eastern: New York, Washington, D.C., Toronto, Miami.
Can I reuse this page for Phoenix or Arizona?
No. Most of Arizona stays on MST year-round (Navajo Nation observes DST). Use Arizona pairs such as MST to EST, or read the Arizona DST guide.
Need London or Chicago on the same timeline as both coasts?
This page is coast-to-coast only. Open the World Meeting Planner for three or more cities.