PDT 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 PDT to EST, add 3 hours to the PDT time: 9:00 AM PST = 12:00 PM EST.
PDT (Pacific Time) is used in US and Canadian Pacific zone during daylight saving time. EST (Eastern Time) is used in New York, Washington DC, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, Ontario, Quebec, Panama and Jamaica (all year).
PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) is not in force right now: US and Canadian Pacific zone during daylight saving time is currently on PST. This page uses whichever name applies on the date you pick, so the numbers below say PST.
PDT to EST time conversion table
PDT to EST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| PDT | 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 PDT to EST
Add 3 hours to the PDT 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 PDT and EST
The time difference between PDT and EST is 3 hours all year – EST is ahead of PST.
PDT and EST during daylight saving time
- PDT 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 PDT and EST
PDT 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.
PDT to EST FAQ
What is the time difference between PDT and EST?
EST is 3 hours ahead of PST all year. 9:00 AM PST = 12:00 PM EST.
What is 9 AM PDT in EST?
9:00 AM PST is 12:00 PM EST.
What is 12 PM (noon) PDT in EST?
12:00 PM PST is 3:00 PM EST.
Is EST ahead of or behind PDT?
EST is 3 hours ahead of PST, so it is later in EST than in PDT.
Does PDT change for daylight saving time?
Yes. PDT 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 PDT and EST?
PDT 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 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.