EST to PST converter
PST is 3 hours behind EST all year. Both zones keep the same relationship through the daylight saving changes, so the gap in 2026 never moves.
EST to PST conversion table
Every hour of the day in EST and what it is in PST. The columns use a January date and a July date, so you can see how daylight saving changes the answer.
| Time in EST | Time in PST |
|---|---|
| 12 AM | 9:00 PM previous day |
| 1 AM | 10:00 PM previous day |
| 2 AM | 11:00 PM previous day |
| 3 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 4 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 5 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 6 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 7 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 8 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 9 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 10 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 11 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 12 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 1 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 2 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 3 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 4 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 5 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 6 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 7 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 8 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 9 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 10 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 11 PM | 8:00 PM |
How to convert EST to PST
To convert EST to PST by hand, subtract 3 hours for most of the year, then fix the date if you cross midnight.
- 8 PM EST on 15 January is 5:00 PM PST.
- 8 PM EDT on 15 October is 5:00 PM PDT.
About the two time zones
Eastern Time (EST/EDT). Used in: New York, Toronto, Miami, Atlanta, Boston, Washington DC. Clocks go forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November.
People write EST all year round, even in summer when the clocks actually say EDT. This tool treats EST, EDT and ET as the same thing: the current time in New York.
Pacific Time (PST/PDT). Used in: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Vancouver. Clocks go forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November.
People write PST all year round, even in summer when the clocks say PDT. This tool treats PST, PDT and PT as the same thing: the current time in Los Angeles.
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Questions
What is 8 PM EST in PST?
8 PM EST on 15 January is 5:00 PM PST.
Is PST ahead of or behind EST?
PST is 3 hours behind EST all year. Both zones keep the same relationship through the daylight saving changes, so the gap in 2026 never moves.
Does daylight saving change the difference between EST and PST?
No. Eastern Time: Clocks go forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November. Pacific Time: Clocks go forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November.
How can I see EST times in my own time zone automatically?
Install Herewise, a free Chrome extension. When a web page says a time like 8 PM EST, it adds a small label with that time in your own time zone, using the correct date for daylight saving.