EST to PST Converter

Category: Time Zone Converters

- July 01, 2025

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EST

Eastern Standard Time

PST

Pacific Standard Time

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💡 PST is 3 hours behind EST

Convert EST to PST

Need to convert Eastern Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time without pulling out a calculator? This tool lets you do just that in a single click. EST is always 3 hours ahead of PST, so whether you're coordinating across the country or just trying to book something on both coasts, this helps you get it right. Here's a clear comparison of which countries and territories use each zone:

EST Time Zone Countries 🌎	PST Time Zone Countries 🌎
🇺🇸 United States (New York, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, etc.) 🇨🇦 Canada (Ontario, Quebec) 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇭🇹 Haiti 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic 🇧🇸 Bahamas 🇰🇾 Cayman Islands 🇵🇦 Panama 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇵🇪 Peru 🇪🇨 Ecuador (mainland)	🇺🇸 United States (California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada) 🇨🇦 Canada (British Columbia, Yukon) 🇲🇽 Mexico (Baja California)

What this converter actually does

This tool takes any EST time and date you provide and subtracts 3 hours from it to give you the equivalent in PST. It handles the time shift and adjusts the date if the result crosses into the previous day. This is especially helpful for early morning or late-night conversions where things often get mixed up.

Why a small time shift can make a big difference

It’s easy to forget that while it’s 9:00 AM in New York, it’s only 6:00 AM in Los Angeles. If you’re setting up a call, sending reminders, or launching content, getting that wrong can mean waking someone up way too early or missing a key moment. This tool makes that margin of error disappear.

Here’s how to convert time from EST to PST

1. Select your time and date in EST

Use the inputs on the left side of the converter. They’re already pre-filled with the current Eastern time and today’s date to help you get started quicker.

2. Click Convert

Tap the middle button with the arrows. That kicks off the function that does the math for you. No need to refresh or hit enter. It runs right away.

3. Check your PST result

The output on the right will show the exact converted time and date. These fields are locked so nothing gets changed by accident. It’s clean, simple, and precise.

Extra touches that make a difference

Live Eastern Time Clock

Below the converter, you’ll see a real-time digital clock showing the current EST time down to the second. It's great for confirming what time it is right now in the Eastern zone, no matter where you're located.

Automatic pre-fill

The tool fills in the current date and time as soon as the page loads. If you’re just looking to convert the current time, it saves you a few steps.

Visual feedback

After you convert, the PST section briefly lights up with a soft animation. It’s a small cue that reassures you that the result was successfully generated.

Don’t forget about the date shift

If you plug in a time like 1:00 AM EST, the converted PST result will land on the previous day. That’s correct. The tool adjusts the date automatically so you don’t accidentally end up off by a whole day when planning events or filling out schedules. Just keep an eye on the date in the PST field and you’ll stay on track.

Example: Planning a webinar from Boston to San Diego

You’ve scheduled a webinar in Boston 🇺🇸 at 4:00 PM EST. You need to make sure your colleague in San Diego 🇺🇸 knows what time to log in. Pop the time into this converter, and you’ll see it’s 1:00 PM PST. Just like that, you’re in sync across time zones.

The clearest way to shift time zones westward

Whether you’re managing events, coordinating with coworkers, or just making sure you’re not texting someone at 5 AM, this converter helps you shift from EST to PST without second-guessing. It’s clean, quick, and keeps your timing right every time.