EST to PST Time Converter
Pacific Standard Time (PST) is currently 3 hours behind Eastern Standard Time (EST). EST is UTC-5 and PST is UTC-8. The table below converts every hour of the day between the two, and the call planner shows where working hours line up.
Best Time for a Call
Both sides are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM office hours between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM in EST, which is 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in PST.
Comparing more than two places? The Overlap Zones tool shows working hours for several cities on one grid.
Hour by Hour: EST to PST
Rows marked office hours fall between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in both places. For a specific date, use the interactive converter.
Does the Difference Change During the Year?
EST and PST are fixed offsets, so the difference between them never changes.
EST is UTC-5, used across eastern North America in winter. The same region switches to EDT (UTC-4) from March to November.
PST is UTC-8, used on the North American west coast in winter. The region switches to PDT (UTC-7) from March to November.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours behind is PST compared to EST?
PST is currently 3 hours behind EST. EST and PST are fixed offsets, so the difference between them never changes.
What time is 9:00 AM in EST in PST?
9:00 AM in EST is 6:00 AM in PST.
What is the best time for a call between EST and PST?
Both sides are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM office hours between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM in EST, which is 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in PST.