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Convert PST to EST
Pacific Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time — New York is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles
Quick Facts
Time Difference
+3 hours
PST Full Name
Pacific Standard Time
EST Full Name
Eastern Standard Time
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About PST and EST Time Zones
PST (Pacific Standard Time) is UTC-8 and covers cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle. EST (Eastern Standard Time) is UTC-5 and covers cities like New York, Washington D.C., Miami.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Los Angeles (PST), it's 3:00 PM in New York (EST). The time difference between PST and EST is 3 hours — New York is ahead of Los Angeles.
With only a 3-hour difference, Los Angeles and New York share nearly a full business day overlap, making scheduling straightforward.
Daylight Saving Time
PST observes Daylight Saving Time and becomes PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) during summer months, shifting clocks forward by 1 hour to UTC-7.
EST observes Daylight Saving Time and becomes EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) during summer months, shifting clocks forward by 1 hour to UTC-4.
During DST transitions, the time difference between PST and EST may shift by ±1 hour. Always verify the current offset above for the most accurate conversion.
Use our world clock tool to compare Los Angeles and New York with a visual timeline, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between PST and EST?
New York (EST) is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles (PST). The offset is +3 hours.
Is EST ahead or behind PST?
EST is 3 hours ahead of PST. PST is UTC-7 and EST is UTC-4.
When it's 12:00 PM in Los Angeles, what time is it in New York?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Los Angeles (PST), it's 3:00 PM in New York (EST).
When it's 5:00 PM in Los Angeles, what time is it in New York?
When it's 5:00 PM in Los Angeles (PST), it's 8:00 PM in New York (EST).
Does PST change for Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. PST (Pacific Standard Time, UTC-8) becomes PDT (Pacific Daylight Time, UTC-7) in summer, shifting clocks forward 1 hour.
Does EST change for Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. EST (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-5) becomes EDT (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-4) in summer, shifting clocks forward 1 hour.