PDT to EDT Converter

Category: Time Zone Converters

- June 30, 2025

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Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)

UTC-7 • Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle

Conversion Settings

Configure your timezone conversion preferences

Auto Convert

Daylight Saving Aware

Show UTC Offset

Show Seconds

Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

UTC-4 • New York, Toronto, Miami

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Select a time to convert

Time Difference: --

UTC Offset (PDT): -7

UTC Offset (EDT): -4

DST Status: --

PDT Time: --

EDT Time: --

Time Format:

Current PDT: --:--:--

Current EDT: --:--:--

🇺🇸 PDT is UTC-7 (Pacific daylight time), PST is UTC-8 (Pacific standard time). EDT is UTC-4 (Eastern daylight time), EST is UTC-5 (Eastern standard time). Both zones follow the same DST schedule with a consistent 3-hour difference.

PDT to EDT Conversion Guide

What is PDT to EDT Conversion?

PDT to EDT conversion helps you translate time between Pacific Daylight Time and Eastern Daylight Time zones. PDT is UTC-7 and is observed on the US West Coast during summer months (March to November). EDT is UTC-4 and is observed on the US East Coast during the same period. The time difference is consistently 3 hours, with EDT being ahead.

Time Zone Information

Pacific Daylight Time (PDT): Used on the US West Coast including California, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada. UTC-7 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.

Eastern Daylight Time (EDT): Used on the US East Coast including New York, Florida, Georgia, and most of Ontario, Canada. UTC-4 during the same daylight saving period.

Time Difference: EDT is consistently 3 hours ahead of PDT throughout the daylight saving period. This makes scheduling across the US very predictable.

Daylight Saving Time Impact

Synchronized DST: Both PDT and EDT follow the exact same daylight saving schedule, starting and ending on the same dates

Consistent Difference: The 3-hour time difference remains constant during the entire daylight saving period

Winter Transition: During winter months, these become PST (UTC-8) and EST (UTC-5), maintaining the 3-hour difference

Common Conversion Examples

Business Hours

PDT 9:00 AM → EDT 12:00 PM

PDT 5:00 PM → EDT 8:00 PM

Good overlap for cross-country meetings

Meeting Planning

Best PDT Time: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Converts to EDT: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Excellent business hours overlap

TV Show Scheduling

PDT 8:00 PM → EDT 11:00 PM

PDT 6:00 PM → EDT 9:00 PM

Prime time television timing

Travel Planning

PDT Departure: 10:00 AM

EDT Arrival: 1:00 PM (same day)

Easy cross-country flight planning

Conversion Tips & Best Practices

• This is one of the most common US timezone conversions with a simple 3-hour difference

• Both zones follow identical daylight saving schedules, eliminating confusion about DST transitions

• Business hours overlap well: PDT 8 AM - 3 PM aligns with EDT 11 AM - 6 PM

• Major tech companies often use this conversion for cross-coast operations

• Stock market hours: NYSE opens at 6:30 AM PDT and closes at 1:00 PM PDT

• Remember that some US states like Arizona and Hawaii don't observe daylight saving time

Convert Time Between Coasts

If you’re trying to coordinate a call between San Francisco and New York, this time converter is made for you. With a clean interface and simple Tools, it helps you shift any moment from Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) and back again, without needing to count on your fingers.

Why this tool saves you from timezone headaches

Whether you’re scheduling interviews, syncing with colleagues, or trying to catch a live stream, miscalculating a 3-hour difference can mess up your plans. This converter takes the guesswork out of converting time between the WEST and East Coasts of the US, including all the quirks around daylight saving changes.

And it’s not just about converting one way. You can instantly flip the direction—turn an EDT time into PDT with a single tap. This is especially useful for folks hopping between time zones regularly, like remote teams or travelers.

What the converter actually does

This tool takes a date and time from either the PDT or EDT timezone and instantly translates it into the equivalent time on the other coast. It checks for daylight saving time based on the date you select, so you get an accurate result no matter the season. It also updates live clocks for both zones, shows UTC offsets if you want them, and lets you switch between 12-hour and 24-hour formats.

How to use it in under a minute

Start with the date and time

Enter the date and time you’re working with on the left side. It starts in Pacific Time by default, but you can switch it to Eastern using the dropdown above the input.

Let it convert automatically or take control

There’s a checkbox called “Auto Convert.” When it's on, the tool updates your result instantly as soon as you change the time. You can uncheck it if you’d rather enter everything first and then hit the “Convert Time” button manually.

See your answer and details

On the right, you’ll see the converted time, the full date, the time difference (always 3 hours), whether daylight saving is in effect, and both timezones with formatting you can control. You can choose to show seconds, display UTC offsets, and pick between 12-hour or 24-hour format.

Use quick tools when you're in a rush

Convert Time: Manually trigger the conversion
Swap: Flip the direction of the conversion (PDT to EDT or vice versa)
Now: Instantly set the converter to the current time in your selected timezone
Reset: Return everything to default values and starting time

Options that work behind the scenes

This tool quietly handles several timezone complexities for you:

Daylight Saving Aware: Checked by default, it ensures that March–November differences are calculated correctly. If you turn this off, it assumes standard time for both zones.
Live Clock Display: The bottom panel shows the current time in both zones, constantly updated every second.
Keyboard Shortcuts: If you’re on a desktop, you can use keys like Enter for converting, N for setting the current time, S for swapping zones, and F to switch between 12/24-hour format.

When this comes in handy

Say you’re in Los Angeles and trying to catch a live sports event that starts at 8:00 PM Eastern time. Instead of googling “8 PM EDT in PDT,” you just flip the tool to use EDT as your input, type in 8:00 PM, and you’ll see it show up as 5:00 PM Pacific time. Simple and instant.

Or maybe you're a recruiter in New York scheduling interviews with engineers in Seattle. Plug in a 3:00 PM PDT slot and it shows you 6:00 PM your time.

Keep your calendar in sync from coast to coast

With this converter, you're not guessing or hoping you remembered the 3-hour difference right. You’re just typing, clicking, and getting the correct time every time. Whether you’re working, traveling, or just trying to catch a TV show in another city, this tool helps you stay on schedule across time zones. It’s one less thing to double-check when your day is already full.