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Convert ET to PT

Eastern Time (ET) to Pacific Time (PT)

This is one of the most searched US domestic time conversions. Companies with bicoastal offices — New York and Los Angeles, Boston and San Francisco — check this daily when scheduling cross-office standups, client calls, and deployment windows.

When it's 12:00 PM ET, it's 9:00 AM PT

UTC-4 UTC-7 -3 hours

Interactive Converter

Pick any time and date to convert between ET and PT.

ET to PT Conversion Table

Full 24-hour comparison. Business hours (9 AM -- 6 PM) are highlighted.

ET PT
12:00 AM 9:00 PM -1 day
1:00 AM 10:00 PM -1 day
2:00 AM 11:00 PM -1 day
3:00 AM 12:00 AM
4:00 AM 1:00 AM
5:00 AM 2:00 AM
6:00 AM 3:00 AM
7:00 AM 4:00 AM
8:00 AM 5:00 AM
9:00 AM 6:00 AM
10:00 AM 7:00 AM
11:00 AM 8:00 AM
12:00 PM 9:00 AM
1:00 PM 10:00 AM
2:00 PM 11:00 AM
3:00 PM 12:00 PM
4:00 PM 1:00 PM
5:00 PM 2:00 PM
6:00 PM 3:00 PM
7:00 PM 4:00 PM
8:00 PM 5:00 PM
9:00 PM 6:00 PM
10:00 PM 7:00 PM
11:00 PM 8:00 PM

Best Meeting Window

Top meeting times for teams in ET and PT (9 AM -- 6 PM work hours, 1-hour meeting).

12a
3a
6a
9a
12p
3p
6p
9p
ET EDT
PT PDT
Overlap
Everyone available
Most available
Some overlap
Outside work hours
1 3:00 PM -- 4:00 PM ET
ET: 3:00 PM PT: 12:00 PM

All members within working hours. Everyone in mid-day range.

9 / 10
2 2:00 PM -- 3:00 PM ET
ET: 2:00 PM PT: 11:00 AM

All members within working hours. Everyone in mid-day range.

8.9 / 10
3 4:00 PM -- 5:00 PM ET
ET: 4:00 PM PT: 1:00 PM

All members within working hours. Everyone in mid-day range.

8.9 / 10

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Scheduling Tips

  • The golden window is 12:00-3:00 PM EST / 9:00 AM-12:00 PM PST — both coasts are mid-workday and alert.
  • Avoid scheduling before 10:00 AM EST / 7:00 AM PST — early-morning West Coast slots are too disruptive for regular meetings.
  • For async handoffs, use end-of-day PST (5:00 PM / 8:00 PM EST) as a natural checkpoint before the East Coast signs off.

Time Difference & DST

PT is 3 hours behind ET. ET is at UTC-4 and PT is at UTC-7.

Upcoming DST Transitions:

ET Clocks fall back on November 2, 2026
PT Clocks fall back on November 2, 2026

The conversion table above reflects the current DST state at build time. Use the interactive converter for live, date-specific conversions.

Major Cities

Eastern Time (ET)

  • New York
  • Miami
  • Atlanta

Pacific Time (PT)

  • Los Angeles
  • San Francisco
  • Seattle

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between EST and PST?
EST (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-5) is exactly 3 hours ahead of PST (Pacific Standard Time, UTC-8). When it is 3:00 PM in New York, it is 12:00 PM (noon) in Los Angeles. This 3-hour difference never changes.
Does the EST-PST difference change during daylight saving time?
No. Both EST and PST follow the same US daylight saving schedule — they spring forward on the second Sunday in March and fall back on the first Sunday in November. The offset between them is always exactly 3 hours, year-round.
What is 9 AM EST in PST?
9:00 AM EST is 6:00 AM PST. This is typically too early for West Coast colleagues. Most bicoastal teams start meetings at 10:00 AM EST / 7:00 AM PST at the earliest.
What is 12 PM EST in PST?
12:00 PM (noon) EST is 9:00 AM PST. This is a popular meeting time because the East Coast is back from lunch and the West Coast is just starting their day.
What is 5 PM EST in PST?
5:00 PM EST is 2:00 PM PST. The East Coast workday ends while the West Coast still has three hours left. Avoid scheduling late afternoon EST meetings that cut into West Coast focus time.
What is the best time for a meeting between EST and PST?
The sweet spot is 12:00–3:00 PM EST / 9:00 AM–12:00 PM PST. Both coasts are in the middle of their workday, alert, and available. Use the Meeting Planner to add more team members and find a slot that works for everyone.
What is the difference between EST and EDT?
EST (UTC-5) is used November through March. EDT (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-4) is used March through November. Similarly, PST becomes PDT. The gap between Eastern and Pacific time stays 3 hours regardless.
Does any US state not observe daylight saving time?
Arizona (except the Navajo Nation) and Hawaii do not observe DST. If scheduling with Phoenix, the offset to Eastern time shifts between 2 and 3 hours depending on the season. See DST Explained for a full list of US states and their daylight saving rules.

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