PST to EST Converter
Convert Pacific Time (PST/PDT) to Eastern Time (EST/EDT) instantly. See current time in both zones with daylight saving adjustments.
🕐 PST to EST Converter — Pacific to Eastern Time: Convert Pacific Time (PT) to Eastern Time (ET) instantly. See both clocks side by side with the current time difference.
Pacific Time (PT) vs Eastern Time (ET)
Pacific Time (PT) is 3 hours ahead Eastern Time (ET) (standard time). When Pacific Time (PT) is at 12:00 noon, Eastern Time (ET) is at 15:00.
Common conversions: 9 AM PST = 12:00 EST, 5 PM PST = 20:00 EST. Both zones observe DST so the offset stays constant year-round.
About this converter
Convert Pacific Time (PST/PDT) to Eastern Time (EST/EDT) instantly. See current time in both zones with daylight saving adjustments.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Pacific Time (PT) and Eastern Time (ET)?
The current offset between Pacific Time (PT) and Eastern Time (ET) is shown above the side-by-side clocks. Note that this offset can change twice a year if either zone observes daylight saving time — the converter automatically applies the current DST status to both, so the displayed difference is always accurate for "right now."
Does the Pacific Time (PT) ↔ Eastern Time (ET) converter handle DST automatically?
Yes. Both clocks use IANA tzdata under the hood, which includes historical and current DST rules for Pacific Time (PT) and Eastern Time (ET). When either zone springs forward or falls back, the converter updates without any manual setting. Around the DST transition window, the displayed offset can shift by an hour over a 1-2 week period if only one of the two zones changes its clock.
Can I plan a meeting between Pacific Time (PT) and Eastern Time (ET)?
Yes — the side-by-side display lets you read off any source time and immediately see the destination equivalent. For meeting planning across Pacific Time (PT) and Eastern Time (ET), also consider working hours: a 9 AM-5 PM overlap window may be small or non-existent depending on the offset. Tools like worldtimebuddy fill that role specifically; this page gives the precise instantaneous offset.
Why does the Pacific Time (PT) ↔ Eastern Time (ET) offset sometimes drift by an hour?
When one zone enters DST and the other has not yet (or has already exited), the offset between them temporarily shifts by an hour. For US-EU pairs, this happens twice a year — the EU spring transition is in late March, the US transition is in mid-March, creating a 2-week window with a different offset. The converter reflects this exactly.