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Convert PT to ET

Pacific Time (PT) to Eastern Time (ET)

West Coast product teams, engineers, and sales reps in San Francisco, Seattle, and LA frequently convert to Eastern time for calls with New York, Boston, or Miami offices. The 3-hour gap means mornings are compressed for cross-coast collaboration.

When it's 12:00 PM PT, it's 3:00 PM ET

UTC-7 UTC-4 +3 hours

Interactive Converter

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

PT to ET Conversion Table

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

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

Best Meeting Window

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

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

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

9 / 10
2 11:00 AM -- 12:00 PM PT
PT: 11:00 AM ET: 2:00 PM

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

8.9 / 10
3 1:00 PM -- 2:00 PM PT
PT: 1:00 PM ET: 4:00 PM

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

8.9 / 10

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Scheduling Tips

  • Block 9:00 AM-12:00 PM PST / 12:00-3:00 PM EST as your cross-coast collaboration window. Protect it from other meetings.
  • If you need an early sync, 8:00 AM PST / 11:00 AM EST works without being unreasonably early for the West Coast.
  • Schedule internal West Coast meetings after 2:00 PM PST when cross-coast overlap ends, freeing mornings for bicoastal work.

Time Difference & DST

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

Upcoming DST Transitions:

PT Clocks fall back on November 2, 2026
ET 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

Pacific Time (PT)

  • Los Angeles
  • San Francisco
  • Seattle

Eastern Time (ET)

  • New York
  • Miami
  • Atlanta

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between PST and EST?
PST (Pacific Standard Time, UTC-8) is exactly 3 hours behind EST (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-5). When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 12:00 PM (noon) in New York. This offset is constant year-round.
Does the PST-EST difference change during daylight saving time?
No. Both zones follow the identical US DST schedule — spring forward the second Sunday in March, fall back the first Sunday in November. The 3-hour difference between Pacific and Eastern time never changes.
What is 9 AM PST in EST?
9:00 AM PST is 12:00 PM (noon) EST. The East Coast is already at lunch. This is one of the most common cross-coast meeting slots because it catches both teams at reasonable hours.
What is 12 PM PST in EST?
12:00 PM (noon) PST is 3:00 PM EST. The East Coast is heading into late afternoon. Avoid scheduling longer meetings past this point as Eastern colleagues will be wrapping up soon.
What is 7 AM PST in EST?
7:00 AM PST is 10:00 AM EST. Some bicoastal teams use early-morning Pacific slots for critical syncs when the East Coast is fully ramped up.
What is the best meeting time for PST and EST teams?
The optimal window is 9:00 AM–12:00 PM PST / 12:00–3:00 PM EST. Both coasts are actively working and alert. Avoid pushing past 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST. The Meeting Planner can rank every available slot and score it based on convenience for each team member.
What is the difference between PST and PDT?
PST (UTC-8) applies November through March. PDT (Pacific Daylight Time, UTC-7) applies March through November. The same pattern holds for EST/EDT. The 3-hour East-West gap stays constant.

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