New York to Los Angeles
EST to Pacific Time Converter
EST is 3 hours ahead of Pacific Time — Pacific is 3 hours behind. Both zones follow the same US daylight saving schedule, so the gap stays 3 hours all year (EDT/PDT in summer).
Eastern Time ET
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New York
Pacific Time PT
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Los Angeles
EST is 3 hours ahead of Pacific Time
Hour-by-Hour Table
The table below converts every hour of the day between Eastern Time and Pacific Time. The row highlighted in blue is the current hour in Eastern Time.
| Eastern Time | Pacific Time | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
About These Time Zones
Eastern Time is UTC−5 during standard time (EST) and UTC−4 during daylight saving time (EDT). Pacific Time is UTC−8 during standard time (PST) and UTC−7 during daylight saving time (PDT). Both zones switch on the same dates under US rules, so the difference between them never changes across the year — it is always 3 hours.
| Zone | IANA | Standard | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | America/New_York | EST (UTC−5) | EDT (UTC−4) |
| Pacific Time | America/Los_Angeles | PST (UTC−8) | PDT (UTC−7) |
Why the Difference Stays 3 Hours All Year
Both zones switch on the same dates under US daylight saving rules — the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November. Because they change together, the gap between them never moves: Eastern Time is 3 hours ahead of Pacific Time all year, whether you are comparing EST with PST or EDT with PDT.
That is the practical difference between a fixed abbreviation and a general zone name. EST always means UTC−5, but "Eastern Time" becomes EDT in summer. If a source quotes a different offset, it is usually mixing standard-time and daylight-time labels.
Scheduling Across EST and Pacific
Because the gap is a constant 3 hours, the working overlap between the two zones runs roughly from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM Eastern — that is 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific. A 3:00 PM call in New York is noon in Los Angeles; a 9:00 AM meeting in California means a noon start for the East Coast.
Common Use Cases
Remote teams: standups and handoffs are easiest between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM Pacific, when both coasts are on the clock.
Client calls and sales: a 3:00 PM slot in New York is noon in Los Angeles — the most common compromise across US time zones.
Travel and flights: airline schedules print local departure and arrival times, so converting them means comparing two different offsets at two different moments.
FAQ
What time is it in Pacific Time when it's 3 PM EST?
3:00 PM EST is 12:00 PM PST. Eastern Time is always 3 hours ahead of Pacific Time.
Is Pacific Time always 3 hours behind Eastern Time?
Yes. Both zones follow the same US daylight saving schedule, so the gap stays 3 hours year-round. The labels change (EST/EDT and PST/PDT) but the difference does not.
Does this converter handle daylight saving time?
Yes. All conversions use the IANA time zone database, so summer dates are converted as EDT/PDT and winter dates as EST/PST automatically.
What is the difference between EST and ET?
EST is the fixed standard-time label (UTC−5). ET is the general name for the zone and becomes EDT (UTC−4) in summer. The same applies to PST and PT.
What is 9 AM EST in Pacific Time?
9:00 AM EST is 6:00 AM PST. Subtract 3 hours from any Eastern Time to get Pacific Time.
Can I convert a specific date in the future?
Yes — pick any date in the picker and both clocks plus the table update to that date's offset.