Converting PST to EST sounds simple, but the offset can change during daylight saving time (DST). The safest approach is to use real time zone rules rather than hard-coding “+3 hours”.
Use our PST to EST converter which uses IANA time zones (America/Los_Angeles → America/New_York) in your browser.
What’s the PST to EST time difference?
In general, Eastern Time is 3 hours ahead of Pacific Time. But during DST transitions, the effective offset depends on the date.
Examples
- 9:00 AM Pacific → typically 12:00 PM Eastern
- 2:30 PM Pacific → typically 5:30 PM Eastern
Why DST causes mistakes
Some regions switch on different dates (or not at all). If you’re scheduling across teams, use a converter that applies rules for the specific date you care about.
Related
Also converting Central to Eastern? Use CST to EST.