EST to San Francisco Time Converter
PST is 3 hours behind EST. 9:00 AM EST = 6:00 AM PST.
PST is 3 hours behind EST. To convert EST to San Francisco Time, subtract 3 hours from the EST time: 9:00 AM EST = 6:00 AM PST.
EST (Eastern Time) is used in New York, Washington DC, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, Ontario, Quebec, Panama and Jamaica (all year). San Francisco Time (San Francisco time) is used in San Francisco, USA.
EST to San Francisco Time time conversion table
EST to San Francisco Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| EST | San Francisco Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 |
| 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 |
| EST | San Francisco Time |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| EST | San Francisco Time |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Conversion table from EST to San Francisco Time for 7 Nov 2026. A tick marks hours that fall between 9 AM and 5 PM in both places. +1 means the next day in San Francisco Time, −1 the previous day.
- ✓ marks 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Greyed times are night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert EST to San Francisco Time
Subtract 3 hours from the EST time to get San Francisco Time.
Example: 9:00 AM EST = 6:00 AM PST.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM EST = 10:00 PM PST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between EST and San Francisco Time
The time difference between EST and San Francisco Time is 3 hours all year – PST is behind EST.
EST and San Francisco Time during daylight saving time
- EST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- San Francisco Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from PST (UTC−8) to PDT (UTC−7).
Best time for a meeting between EST and San Francisco Time
EST and San Francisco Time share 5 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM EST lands between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM PST, inside working hours for both.
EST to San Francisco Time FAQ
What is the time difference between EST and San Francisco Time?
PST is 3 hours behind EST all year. 9:00 AM EST = 6:00 AM PST.
What is 9 AM EST in San Francisco Time?
9:00 AM EST is 6:00 AM PST.
What is 12 PM (noon) EST in San Francisco Time?
12:00 PM EST is 9:00 AM PST.
Is San Francisco Time ahead of or behind EST?
PST is 3 hours behind EST, so it is earlier in San Francisco Time than in EST.
Does EST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. EST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
Does San Francisco Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. San Francisco Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from PST to PDT.
What is the best time for a meeting between EST and San Francisco Time?
EST and San Francisco Time share 5 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM EST lands between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM PST, inside working hours for both.
Is ET the same as EST?
EST is the winter (standard) name of Eastern Time (ET). From March to November the same clocks are called EDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.