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PST to EST Converter

Blake Boege
Written by Blake Boege · Founder, Calculator Answers

A PST to EST timezone converter maps time offsets between the Pacific and Eastern time zones, accounting for daylight saving transitions.

Convert Pacific Time (PST/PDT) to Eastern Time (EST/EDT). Check current time zones, offsets, and view the hourly conversion table.

See also: EST to PST, PST to CST, and UTC to PST.

Quick Answer

Convert Pacific Time (PST/PDT) to Eastern Time (EST/EDT). PST is 3 hours behind EST. Updated dynamically relative to live clocks.

PST Time (PST)6:11:30 PMSunday, August 23, 2026
EST Time (EST)9:11:30 PMSunday, August 23, 2026

Convert time from PST

Current Live Offset: EST is 3 hours ahead of PST.

Select any custom hour or date above to compute the corresponding time in EST.

PST to EST Conversion

Time in EST (EST)

9:11 PM

Sunday, August 23, 2026

Time in PSTSun, Aug 23, 6:11 PM
Time in EST9:11 PM (EST)
Time ShiftEDT is 3 hours ahead of PDT

PDT to EDT Time Conversion Table

Time in PDTTime in EDT
12:00 AM3:00 AM
3:00 AM6:00 AM
6:00 AM9:00 AM
9:00 AM12:00 PM
12:00 PM3:00 PM
3:00 PM6:00 PM
6:00 PM9:00 PM
9:00 PM12:00 AM (Aug 25)
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How it works

To convert time from PDT (Pacific Standard Time (PST) / Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)) to EDT (Eastern Standard Time (EST) / Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)), calculate the offset difference between the two timezones.

Current Timezone Offset

EDT is 3 hours ahead of PDT.

Calculation Rules

Formula: Time in EDT = Time in PDT + 3 hours

Current Time Offset between PST and EST

The current relationship between Pacific Standard Time (PST) / Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) and Eastern Standard Time (EST) / Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is that EDT is 3 hours ahead of PDT. The offsets dynamically update depending on whether Daylight Saving Time (DST) is active in the United States.

How to convert PST to EST

To convert any local time between these zones, find the offset difference and shift the hours accordingly. If you cross a midnight boundary, the calendar date will shift forward or backward by one day.

Why Times Differ Between Regions

Time zones are structured based on longitudinal divisions around the globe, with solar noon aligning roughly with 12:00 PM local time. Daylight saving policies cause offsets to shift.

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Frequently asked questions

Currently, EDT is 3 hours ahead of PDT. For example, when it is 12:00 PM in PDT, it is 3:00 PM in EDT.

No, both timezones observe Daylight Saving Time (DST) on the exact same schedule in the United States. Therefore, the time difference between PDT and EDT remains constant at 3 hours throughout the year.

To convert PDT to EDT, you simply add 3 hours to the current PDT time. For example, if it is 3:00 PM PDT, you add 3 hours to get 6:00 PM in EDT.