EST to PST Converter

Convert Eastern to Pacific Time Without the Headache

Ever scheduled a meeting at 3 PM EST only to realize your teammate in California thought it was at noon their time? This little EST to PST converter helps you avoid that kind of confusion. It's built to keep things dead simple: you type in a time and date in Eastern Standard Time, click one button, and instantly see what that translates to in Pacific Standard Time. No more mental math, no more mix-ups.

Why this converter just makes sense

Whether you're syncing up with coworkers across coasts, planning travel, or coordinating online events, converting between time zones can trip you up. This tool removes the guesswork. It always assumes that Pacific Time is three hours behind Eastern—because that's exactly how the math works when Daylight Saving Time is not in play.

It's also nice for folks who want to keep track of both zones at once. The calculator shows you a live EST clock right on the page, so even if you’re on the West Coast, you can stay in sync without switching settings on your phone or browser.

How to use it without second-guessing yourself

Step 1: Enter the time and date in EST

Use the time and date pickers in the left column. The tool will actually auto-fill those fields with the current Eastern time when you load the page, but you can change them to whatever you need.

Step 2: Hit “Convert”

Click the big button in the middle with the arrows. That’s it. You’ll see the Pacific Time result appear on the right side, automatically filled in with the adjusted time and date.

Step 3: Read your result

The Pacific Time fields are read-only, so you won’t accidentally change them. They’ll always show the exact converted result from the EST time you gave. Just copy it, share it, or plan around it.

A couple of handy extras built in

There's a real-time EST clock ticking in the corner so you can compare it with your local time at any moment. Great for sanity checks if you're working in another time zone.

You’ll also notice a small note under the converter: “PST is 3 hours behind EST.” It’s there as a quick reminder, in case you just need a mental nudge without doing a full conversion.

What if you forget to enter a time?

The calculator won’t let you convert unless you’ve filled in both a time and a date in the EST section. If you hit the button too soon, you’ll get a friendly alert reminding you to complete those fields.

This helps prevent half-finished conversions and ensures your results are accurate down to the minute.

Keep your coast-to-coast schedule smooth

If your calendar crosses time zones, having a tool like this at your fingertips can save you from awkward mix-ups. No more apologizing for being early—or late. With this EST to PST converter, you can pin down your plans with confidence and move on with your day.