DevBentoEST to PST: Convert Eastern Time to Pacific Time
Convert Eastern Time (ET) to Pacific Time (PT) instantly. See the current time difference between New York and Los Angeles, including DST transitions.
EST to PST Conversion
Eastern Time (ET) and Pacific Time (PT) are the two most commonly referenced time zones in the United States. The difference is always 3 hours, with Eastern ahead of Pacific. When DST is active (March to November), EDT is UTC-4 and PDT is UTC-7. In standard time (November to March), EST is UTC-5 and PST is UTC-8.
Current Difference
| Eastern (ET) | Pacific (PT) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM | -3 hours |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM | -3 hours |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM | -3 hours |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM | -3 hours |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 PM | -3 hours |
| 11:59 PM | 8:59 PM | -3 hours |
When to Call Across Coasts
The 3 hour gap means the practical calling window is limited. The best overlap is 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET (7:00 AM to 1:00 PM PT). Early meetings in NY mean very early mornings in LA. Late afternoon meetings in NY are still acceptable on the West Coast.
Common Use Cases
- Remote standups: 9:00 AM PT is 12:00 PM ET (lunch on the East Coast)
- Product launches: Coordinating a 2:00 PM ET announcement means 11:00 AM PT
- Market hours: US stock markets open at 9:30 AM ET (6:30 AM PT) and close at 4:00 PM ET (1:00 PM PT)
- Sports broadcasts: A 8:00 PM ET primetime game starts at 5:00 PM PT (before dinner on the West Coast)
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