Los Angeles Time to EST Converter
EST is 3 hours ahead of PST. 9:00 AM PST = 12:00 PM EST.
EST is 3 hours ahead of PST. To convert Los Angeles Time to EST, add 3 hours to the Los Angeles Time time: 9:00 AM PST = 12:00 PM EST.
Los Angeles Time (Los Angeles time) is used in Los Angeles, USA. EST (Eastern Time) is used in New York, Washington DC, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, Ontario, Quebec, Panama and Jamaica (all year).
Los Angeles Time to EST time conversion table
Los Angeles Time to EST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| Los Angeles Time | EST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM PST | 3:00 AM EST | night |
| 1:00 AM PST | 4:00 AM EST | night |
| 2:00 AM PST | 5:00 AM EST | night |
| 3:00 AM PST | 6:00 AM EST | — |
| 4:00 AM PST | 7:00 AM EST | — |
| 5:00 AM PST | 8:00 AM EST | — |
| 6:00 AM PST | 9:00 AM EST | — |
| 7:00 AM PST | 10:00 AM EST | — |
| 8:00 AM PST | 11:00 AM EST | — |
| 9:00 AM PST | 12:00 PM EST | work hours |
| 10:00 AM PST | 1:00 PM EST | work hours |
| 11:00 AM PST | 2:00 PM EST | work hours |
| 12:00 PM PST | 3:00 PM EST | work hours |
| 1:00 PM PST | 4:00 PM EST | work hours |
| 2:00 PM PST | 5:00 PM EST | — |
| 3:00 PM PST | 6:00 PM EST | — |
| 4:00 PM PST | 7:00 PM EST | — |
| 5:00 PM PST | 8:00 PM EST | — |
| 6:00 PM PST | 9:00 PM EST | — |
| 7:00 PM PST | 10:00 PM EST | night |
| 8:00 PM PST | 11:00 PM EST | night |
| 9:00 PM PST | 12:00 AM EST | next day |
| 10:00 PM PST | 1:00 AM EST | next day |
| 11:00 PM PST | 2:00 AM EST | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert Los Angeles Time to EST
Add 3 hours to the Los Angeles Time time to get EST.
Example: 9:00 AM PST = 12:00 PM EST.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM PST = 1:00 AM EST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between Los Angeles Time and EST
The time difference between Los Angeles Time and EST is 3 hours all year – EST is ahead of PST.
Los Angeles Time and EST during daylight saving time
- Los Angeles 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).
- 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).
Best time for a meeting between Los Angeles Time and EST
Los Angeles Time and EST share 5 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM PST lands between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM EST, inside working hours for both.
Los Angeles Time to EST FAQ
What is the time difference between Los Angeles Time and EST?
EST is 3 hours ahead of PST all year. 9:00 AM PST = 12:00 PM EST.
What is 9 AM Los Angeles Time in EST?
9:00 AM PST is 12:00 PM EST.
What is 12 PM (noon) Los Angeles Time in EST?
12:00 PM PST is 3:00 PM EST.
Is EST ahead of or behind Los Angeles Time?
EST is 3 hours ahead of PST, so it is later in EST than in Los Angeles Time.
Does Los Angeles Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Los Angeles Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from PST to PDT.
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.
What is the best time for a meeting between Los Angeles Time and EST?
Los Angeles Time and EST share 5 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM PST lands between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM EST, 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.