EST PDTTime Converter

EST (UTC−5) is currently 2 hours ahead of PDT (UTC−7). Compare live clocks, convert any hour, and find times to meet.

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Best time to meet between EST and PDT

Best meeting times:

EST: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

PDT: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

EST UTC−5
PDT UTC−7
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Quick answer

When it's in EST, it's the same day in PDT.

EST runs 2 hours ahead of PDT. Both sides keep standard office hours with a real 9–6 overlap: the highlighted window above works for everyone.

Time difference
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PDT
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EST to PDT conversion table

The next 12 hours in EST and the matching local time in PDT. The current hour is highlighted; drag the converter's slider and the table follows.

Hourly conversion from EST to PDT
EST PDT PDT status
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Wed, Sep 16
Wed, Sep 16
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Wed, Sep 16
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Wed, Sep 16
 Night
Wed, Sep 16
Wed, Sep 16
 Day
Wed, Sep 16
Wed, Sep 16
 Day
Wed, Sep 16
Wed, Sep 16
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Wed, Sep 16
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Wed, Sep 16
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Good to know

This time difference never changes

Neither side observes daylight saving against the other, so the gap stays constant all year. Regions on EST switch to EDT (UTC−4) during daylight saving time. PDT is the daylight-saving counterpart of PST (UTC−8). This page always shows the live, DST-aware difference.

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This page exposes the same answer as structured data, so when you ask an assistant "what's 9am EST time in PDT?", it can cite the exact, DST-aware result, not a stale blog post.

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JSON #timezone-pair-data · embedded in this page
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  "pair": "EST → PDT",
  "url": "https://worldclock.pro/en/convert/est-to-pdt",
  "from": {
    "name": "EST",
    "type": "timezone",
    "abbreviation": "EST",
    "daylightAbbreviation": "EDT",
    "iana": "America/New_York",
    "standardUtcOffset": "-05:00",
    "daylightUtcOffset": "-04:00",
    "referenceCity": "New York"
  },
  "to": {
    "name": "PDT",
    "type": "timezone",
    "abbreviation": "PST",
    "daylightAbbreviation": "PDT",
    "iana": "America/Los_Angeles",
    "standardUtcOffset": "-08:00",
    "daylightUtcOffset": "-07:00",
    "referenceCity": "Los Angeles"
  },
  "currentDifferenceMinutes": -120,
  "possibleDifferencesMinutes": [
    -180
  ],
  "note": "The difference is constant year-round."
}

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between EST and PDT?

EST is currently 2 hours ahead of PDT. EST is on EST (UTC−5) and PDT is on PDT (UTC−7). The difference can change when either side starts or ends daylight saving time.

Is PDT ahead of or behind EST?

PDT is currently 2 hours behind EST.

When it is 9:00 AM in EST, what time is it in PDT?

When it is 9:00 AM on a Wednesday in EST, it is 7:00 AM in PDT.

Do EST and PDT observe daylight saving time?

Regions on EST switch to EDT (UTC−4) during daylight saving time. PDT is the daylight-saving counterpart of PST (UTC−8).

How do I convert EST time to PDT time?

Subtract 2 hours from any time in EST to get the time in PDT. This page's converter and 24-hour table do it automatically and stay correct through daylight-saving changes.

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