PST to EST Converter
Convert Pacific Time to Eastern Time. Eastern is always three hours ahead of Pacific, so 9:00 AM in Los Angeles is 12:00 PM in New York. Enter a Pacific time to see the Eastern equivalent.
Pacific vs Eastern time
The continental United States spans four main time zones. Pacific Time (PT) and Eastern Time (ET) are the outermost two and sit three hours apart. Both observe daylight saving on the same dates, so the gap stays a constant three hours all year — you simply add three hours to a Pacific time to get Eastern.
Enter any Pacific time below and the Eastern equivalent updates instantly, with a quick reference table for common hours.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours ahead is EST from PST?
Eastern Time is three hours ahead of Pacific Time. When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 12:00 PM in New York.
Does the 3-hour gap ever change?
No. Both coasts switch to daylight saving on the same days, so the difference is always three hours, whether it is PST/EST in winter or PDT/EDT in summer.
Is PST the same as PDT?
PST (standard) applies in winter and PDT (daylight) in summer, one hour apart. Either way Eastern stays three hours ahead.