PST to EST converter
EST is 3 hours ahead of PST all year. Both zones keep the same relationship through the daylight saving changes, so the gap in 2026 never moves.
PST to EST conversion table
Every hour of the day in PST and what it is in EST. The columns use a January date and a July date, so you can see how daylight saving changes the answer.
| Time in PST | Time in EST |
|---|---|
| 12 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 1 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 2 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 3 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 4 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 5 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 6 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 7 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 8 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 9 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 10 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 11 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 12 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 1 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 2 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 3 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 4 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 5 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 6 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 7 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 8 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 9 PM | 12:00 AM next day |
| 10 PM | 1:00 AM next day |
| 11 PM | 2:00 AM next day |
How to convert PST to EST
To convert PST to EST by hand, add 3 hours for most of the year, then fix the date if you cross midnight.
- 8 PM PST on 15 January is 11:00 PM EST.
- 8 PM PDT on 15 October is 11:00 PM EDT.
About the two time zones
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.
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.
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Questions
What is 8 PM PST in EST?
8 PM PST on 15 January is 11:00 PM EST.
Is EST ahead of or behind PST?
EST is 3 hours ahead of PST 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 PST and EST?
No. Pacific Time: Clocks go forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November. Eastern Time: Clocks go forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November.
How can I see PST times in my own time zone automatically?
Install Herewise, a free Chrome extension. When a web page says a time like 8 PM PST, it adds a small label with that time in your own time zone, using the correct date for daylight saving.