Timezone conversion
EST to PST: current time and meeting overlap.
Quick answer: EST is 3 hours ahead of PST. Best overlap: 12:00 PM-5:20 PM in EST, which is 9:00 AM-2:20 PM in PST.
EST UTC-4 · EDT
1:20 PM PST UTC-7 · PDT
10:20 AM
overlap
12:00 PM-5:20 PM
good This page uses New York and Los Angeles timezone rules for date-aware conversion. During daylight-saving time, those cities may display EDT and PDT even when people search for EST to PST.
Suggested meeting window
12:00 PM-1:00 PM EST -> 9:00 AM-10:00 AM PST
Planning guide Best times and checks before sending. Show Hide
What to do with this timezone conversion.
Use this page when you have a specific EST time and need the matching PST time before sending it to someone else. This page uses New York and Los Angeles timezone rules for date-aware conversion. During daylight-saving time, those cities may display EDT and PDT even when people search for EST to PST.
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Use the converter for the exact EST time, then check whether the resulting PST time is still reasonable for a person.
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For launch, webinar, support, or incident work, copy the converted time with the date because the target side may land on a different day.
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When several people are involved, move from conversion to the meeting planner before committing the time.
When this page is useful
Real situations for EST to PST.
These notes focus on the scheduling or conversion mistakes people actually make before sending a time.
East Coast time sent to a West Coast recipient
Use EST to PST when an East Coast sender gives a fixed Eastern time and a West Coast recipient needs the Pacific reading before replying or joining.
Public events with seasonal ambiguity
Check this page before publishing webinar, launch, or support windows because a date-aware EST to PST result can show EDT and PDT in summer.
Invite copy before calendar creation
Use the result to write both Eastern and Pacific times in the invite body, then let the calendar app handle the attendee display.
Scheduling workflow Show Hide
Include the date and both local times.
Suggested conversion note: confirm the selected EST time, copy the matching PST time, and include the date if the result crosses midnight.
Confirm the date
Pick the actual date first so EST to PST reflects daylight-saving rules for that day.
Check the overlap
A correct conversion can still be a bad meeting time. If a real person must attend, check the overlap before sending.
Share both sides
Send the EST time and the PST time together so nobody has to recalculate.
Reference table Hourly conversion table Show Hide
| EST | 24h | PST | 24h | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 00:00 | 9:00 PM | 21:00 | -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 01:00 | 10:00 PM | 22:00 | -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 02:00 | 11:00 PM | 23:00 | -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 03:00 | 12:00 AM | 00:00 | same day |
| 4:00 AM | 04:00 | 1:00 AM | 01:00 | same day |
| 5:00 AM | 05:00 | 2:00 AM | 02:00 | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 06:00 | 3:00 AM | 03:00 | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 07:00 | 4:00 AM | 04:00 | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 08:00 | 5:00 AM | 05:00 | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 09:00 | 6:00 AM | 06:00 | same day |
| 10:00 AM | 10:00 | 7:00 AM | 07:00 | same day |
| 11:00 AM | 11:00 | 8:00 AM | 08:00 | same day |
Related timezone pages
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Timezone questions answered
How do I convert EST to PST?
Select the EST date and time in the converter, and useChrono will show the matching PST time with same-day or date-rollover context. This page uses New York and Los Angeles timezone rules for date-aware conversion. During daylight-saving time, those cities may display EDT and PDT even when people search for EST to PST.
How accurate is this timezone page?
useChrono uses IANA timezone identifiers through the browser and platform Intl API, so daylight-saving changes are reflected when the runtime timezone data is current.
Should I use the converter or the meeting planner?
Use the converter for one exact time. Use the meeting planner when the time needs to be fair for people in both locations.
Why should I include both local times in an invite?
Calendar apps can display times in the viewer timezone. Including both local times reduces mistakes for remote teams and cross-region handoffs.
Data note: useChrono uses IANA timezone identifiers and the platform Intl API. Daylight-saving rules can change, so confirm mission-critical times in your calendar system.