Timezone conversion
PST to EST: current time and meeting overlap.
Quick answer: EST is 3 hours ahead of PST. Best overlap: 9:20 AM-2:00 PM in PST, which is 12:20 PM-5:00 PM in EST.
PST UTC-7 · PDT
10:20 AM EST UTC-4 · EDT
1:20 PM
overlap
9:20 AM-2:00 PM
good This page uses Los Angeles and New York timezone rules for date-aware conversion. During daylight-saving time, those cities may display PDT and EDT even when people search for PST to EST.
Suggested meeting window
9:20 AM-10:20 AM PST -> 12:20 PM-1:20 PM EST
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 PST time and need the matching EST time before sending it to someone else. This page uses Los Angeles and New York timezone rules for date-aware conversion. During daylight-saving time, those cities may display PDT and EDT even when people search for PST to EST.
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Use the converter for the exact PST time, then check whether the resulting EST 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 PST to EST.
These notes focus on the scheduling or conversion mistakes people actually make before sending a time.
West Coast proposal, East Coast approval
Use PST to EST when a West Coast team proposes a time and an East Coast stakeholder needs the matching Eastern time before committing.
Cross-coast recurring meetings
For recurring US meetings, confirm whether the organizer meant fixed PST or local Pacific Time before the Eastern side accepts the invite.
Support desk coverage handoff
Use this page when a Pacific support shift needs to hand work to Eastern coverage without creating a gap in response time.
Scheduling workflow Show Hide
Include the date and both local times.
Suggested conversion note: confirm the selected PST time, copy the matching EST time, and include the date if the result crosses midnight.
Confirm the date
Pick the actual date first so PST to EST 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 PST time and the EST time together so nobody has to recalculate.
Reference table Hourly conversion table Show Hide
| PST | 24h | EST | 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 |
Related timezone pages
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Timezone questions answered
How do I convert PST to EST?
Select the PST date and time in the converter, and useChrono will show the matching EST time with same-day or date-rollover context. This page uses Los Angeles and New York timezone rules for date-aware conversion. During daylight-saving time, those cities may display PDT and EDT even when people search for PST to 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.