Timezone conversion
PDT to EDT: current time and meeting overlap.
Quick answer: EDT is 3 hours ahead of PDT. Best overlap: 9:20 AM-2:00 PM in PDT, which is 12:20 PM-5:00 PM in EDT.
PDT UTC-7 · PDT
10:20 AM EDT UTC-4 · EDT
1:20 PM
overlap
9:20 AM-2:00 PM
good PDT and EDT are daylight-time abbreviations. This page uses Los Angeles and New York timezone rules so dates outside daylight-saving periods may display PST or EST.
Suggested meeting window
9:20 AM-10:20 AM PDT -> 12:20 PM-1:20 PM EDT
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 PDT time and need the matching EDT time before sending it to someone else. PDT and EDT are daylight-time abbreviations. This page uses Los Angeles and New York timezone rules so dates outside daylight-saving periods may display PST or EST.
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Use the converter for the exact PDT time, then check whether the resulting EDT 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 PDT to EDT.
These notes focus on the scheduling or conversion mistakes people actually make before sending a time.
US daylight-time conversion
Use PDT to EDT when both US coasts are in daylight-saving time and a Pacific sender needs the Eastern daylight-time result.
Winter wording check
If the event is in winter, switch to Pacific Time or Eastern Time wording because PDT and EDT may no longer be accurate labels.
US cross-coast launch timing
Use PDT to EDT when launch, release, or press timing is written by a Pacific team but reviewed by Eastern stakeholders.
Scheduling workflow Show Hide
Include the date and both local times.
Suggested conversion note: confirm the selected PDT time, copy the matching EDT time, and include the date if the result crosses midnight.
Confirm the date
Pick the actual date first so PDT to EDT 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 PDT time and the EDT time together so nobody has to recalculate.
Reference table Hourly conversion table Show Hide
| PDT | 24h | EDT | 24h | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 00:00 | 3:00 AM | 03:00 | same day |
| 1:00 AM | 01:00 | 4:00 AM | 04:00 | same day |
| 2:00 AM | 02:00 | 5:00 AM | 05:00 | same day |
| 3:00 AM | 03:00 | 6:00 AM | 06:00 | same day |
| 4:00 AM | 04:00 | 7:00 AM | 07:00 | same day |
| 5:00 AM | 05:00 | 8:00 AM | 08:00 | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 06:00 | 9:00 AM | 09:00 | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 07:00 | 10:00 AM | 10:00 | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 08:00 | 11:00 AM | 11:00 | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 09:00 | 12:00 PM | 12:00 | same day |
| 10:00 AM | 10:00 | 1:00 PM | 13:00 | same day |
| 11:00 AM | 11:00 | 2:00 PM | 14:00 | same day |
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Timezone questions answered
How do I convert PDT to EDT?
Select the PDT date and time in the converter, and useChrono will show the matching EDT time with same-day or date-rollover context. PDT and EDT are daylight-time abbreviations. This page uses Los Angeles and New York timezone rules so dates outside daylight-saving periods may display PST or EST.
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.