PST to Washington, D.C. Time 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 PST to Washington, D.C. Time, add 3 hours to the PST time: 9:00 AM PST = 12:00 PM EST.
PST (Pacific Time) is used in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas, Portland, Vancouver. Washington, D.C. Time (Washington, D.C. time) is used in Washington, D.C., USA.
PST here means Pacific Standard Time, not Philippine Standard Time.
PST to Washington, D.C. Time time conversion table
PST to Washington, D.C. Time on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| PST | Washington, D.C. Time | 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 PST to Washington, D.C. Time
Add 3 hours to the PST time to get Washington, D.C. Time.
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 PST and Washington, D.C. Time
The time difference between PST and Washington, D.C. Time is 3 hours all year – EST is ahead of PST.
PST and Washington, D.C. Time during daylight saving time
- PST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from PST (UTC−8) to PDT (UTC−7).
- Washington, D.C. Time 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 PST and Washington, D.C. Time
PST and Washington, D.C. Time 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.
PST to Washington, D.C. Time FAQ
What is the time difference between PST and Washington, D.C. Time?
EST is 3 hours ahead of PST all year. 9:00 AM PST = 12:00 PM EST.
What is 9 AM PST in Washington, D.C. Time?
9:00 AM PST is 12:00 PM EST.
What is 12 PM (noon) PST in Washington, D.C. Time?
12:00 PM PST is 3:00 PM EST.
Is Washington, D.C. Time ahead of or behind PST?
EST is 3 hours ahead of PST, so it is later in Washington, D.C. Time than in PST.
Does PST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. PST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from PST to PDT.
Does Washington, D.C. Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Washington, D.C. Time 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 PST and Washington, D.C. Time?
PST and Washington, D.C. Time 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 PT the same as PST?
PST is the winter (standard) name of Pacific Time (PT). From March to November the same clocks are called PDT. 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.