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US Pacific Time to US Eastern Time

Convert times between US Pacific Time (PST, UTC-8:00) and US Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5:00). US Eastern Time is 3 hours ahead of US Pacific Time in standard time.

UTC-8:00 / -7:00UTC-5:00 / -4:00
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UTC Offset Reference

TimezoneAbbreviationStandard offsetDST offsetCountry
US Pacific TimePST / PDTUTC-8:00UTC-7:00United States
US Eastern TimeEST / EDTUTC-5:00UTC-4:00United States

* DST offset applies during summer months. Exact transition dates vary by year.

Standard Time Conversion (PSTEST)

US Pacific TimeUS Eastern Time
12:00 AM PST3:00 AM EST
6:00 AM PST9:00 AM EST
9:00 AM PST12:00 PM EST
12:00 PM PST3:00 PM EST
3:00 PM PST6:00 PM EST
6:00 PM PST9:00 PM EST
9:00 PM PST12:00 AM (next day) EST

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Notes

  • US Pacific Time observes DST. Clocks advance 1 hour to PDT (UTC-7:00) roughly from month 3 to 11.
  • US Eastern Time observes DST. Clocks advance 1 hour to EDT (UTC-4:00) roughly from month 3 to 11.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert PST to EST?
Add 3 hours to the PST time to get EST. For example, 9:00 AM PST = 12:00 PM EST.
What is the current UTC offset for US Pacific Time?
US Pacific Time is UTC-8:00 during standard time (PST) and UTC-7:00 during summer daylight saving time (PDT).
Is US Eastern Time ahead or behind US Pacific Time?
US Eastern Time is 3 hours ahead of US Pacific Time in standard time.
When is a good time to schedule a meeting between PST and EST?
A good overlap window is around 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST, which falls within business hours for both timezones.

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