Question 1

What is the time difference between PST and EST?

Accepted Answer

Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 3 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time (PST). Use the conversion table above to see the exact time for each hour.

Question 2

How do I convert PST to EST?

Accepted Answer

To convert PST to EST, add 3 hours to the PST time. For example, 9:00 AM PST is 12:00 PM EST.

Question 3

What time is it in EST when it's noon in PST?

Accepted Answer

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in PST, it's 3:00 PM in EST. EST is 3 hours ahead of PST.

Question 4

How many hours ahead is EST from PST?

Accepted Answer

EST is 3 hours ahead of PST. This means when it's 9:00 AM in PST, it's 12:00 PM in EST.

Question 5

Is EST ahead or behind PST?

Accepted Answer

EST is ahead of PST by 3 hours. Clocks in EST show a later time than PST.

Question 6

Does PST observe daylight saving time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Pacific Standard Time observes daylight saving time. During DST, the abbreviation changes to PDT and clocks move forward by one hour.

Question 7

Does EST observe daylight saving time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Eastern Standard Time observes daylight saving time. During DST, the abbreviation changes to EDT and clocks move forward by one hour.

Question 8

What is the best time to call from PST to EST?

Accepted Answer

The best time for a call between PST and EST is during overlapping business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in both timezones. Check the color-coded conversion table above — green hours indicate business hours in both zones.

Question 9

When does daylight saving time change in PST?

Accepted Answer

Daylight saving time transitions vary by year and region. Pacific Standard Time observes DST, which typically shifts clocks forward by one hour in spring and back in fall. During DST transitions, the time difference between PST and EST may temporarily change. Check our DST change calendar for exact dates.

Question 10

Do PST and EST ever have the same time?

Accepted Answer

No, PST and EST are always 3 hours apart. Both timezones observe DST, so the difference remains consistent.

Pacific Standard Time (PST)	Period	Eastern Standard Time (EST)	Period
12:00 AM	Night	3:00 AM	Night
1:00 AM	Night	4:00 AM	Night
2:00 AM	Night	5:00 AM	Night
3:00 AM	Night	6:00 AM	Morning
4:00 AM	Night	7:00 AM	Morning
5:00 AM	Night	8:00 AM	Morning
6:00 AM	Morning	9:00 AM	Business
7:00 AM	Morning	10:00 AM	Business
8:00 AM	Morning	11:00 AM	Business
9:00 AM	Business	12:00 PM	Business
10:00 AM	Business	1:00 PM	Business
11:00 AM	Business	2:00 PM	Business
12:00 PM	Business	3:00 PM	Business
1:00 PM	Business	4:00 PM	Business
2:00 PM	Business	5:00 PM	Business
3:00 PM	Business	6:00 PM	Evening
4:00 PM	Business	7:00 PM	Evening
5:00 PM	Business	8:00 PM	Evening
6:00 PM	Evening	9:00 PM	Evening
7:00 PM	Evening	10:00 PM	Evening
8:00 PM	Evening	11:00 PM	Evening
9:00 PM	Evening	12:00 AM+1d	Night
10:00 PM	Evening	1:00 AM+1d	Night
11:00 PM	Evening	2:00 AM+1d	Night

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