EDT to PST
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PSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
EDT and PST on the World Map
The map below highlights the EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) and PST (Pacific Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
EDT – Eastern Daylight Time
UTC-04:00Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is the daylight saving time observed in the Eastern Time Zone, 4 hours behind UTC.
- •EDT is observed from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November.
- •During EDT, the US East Coast is only 4 hours behind London (instead of 5).
- •Not all EST locations switch to EDT – Panama and Jamaica stay on EST year-round.
PST – Pacific Standard Time
UTC-08:00Pacific Standard Time (PST) is the time zone for the US and Canadian Pacific coast, 8 hours behind UTC.
- •Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time.
- •The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
- •PST is 3 hours behind EST, creating a significant business hours gap.
- •Vancouver, Canada's third-largest city, uses PST.
EDT vs PST: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
EDT runs on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at UTC-04:00. PST runs on Pacific Standard Time (PST) at UTC-08:00. That puts EDT 4 hours behind PST — a difference of -4h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in EDT it is 5:00 AM in PST. Midnight in EDT is 8:00 PM in PST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
EDT to PST time conversion table
| EDT (EDT) | PST (PST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert EDT to PST time
- Scheduling a call from EDT to PST: a 10:00 AM start in EDT lands at 6:00 AM in PST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both EDT and PST are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM EDT time (9:00 AM–1:00 PM PST). That is roughly 4 hours of usable overlap.
- Coordinating a EDT-based team with PST contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM EDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -4h gap is not.
- Block 1:00 PM–5:00 PM EDT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from EDT and need PST colleagues present.
About EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is used during the summer months (second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November) in the Eastern Time Zone. During EDT, clocks are advanced by one hour to take advantage of longer daylight hours. Not all locations in the Eastern Time Zone observe DST – Panama, Jamaica, and most of the Caribbean remain on EST year-round.
About PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Pacific Standard Time (PST) covers the west coast of North America, including tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle, and entertainment capital Los Angeles. The Pacific Time Zone is home to Silicon Valley and the world's largest technology companies. During summer, clocks advance to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-07:00). PST is also observed in Baja California, Mexico.
Best time to call between EDT and PST
Both EDT and PST sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 1:00 PM–5:00 PM EDT, which is 9:00 AM–1:00 PM PST. That gives roughly 4 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
EDT and PST overlap for about 4 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
EDT is 4 hours behind PST (EDT UTC-04:00 → PST UTC-08:00). The shared working window is 1:00 PM–5:00 PM EDT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
EDT
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-05:00 · DST: UTC-04:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
PST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between EDT and PST?
EDT (EDT, UTC-04:00) is 4 hours behind PST (PST, UTC-08:00). The gap is currently -4h.
How do I convert EDT time to PST time?
Add -4h to EDT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in EDT is 5:00 AM in PST.
What time is it in PST right now?
PST uses PST at UTC-08:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -4h offset from EDT.
What is the best time to call PST from EDT?
Call between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM EDT — that maps to 9:00 AM–1:00 PM PST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, EDT or PST?
EDT is 4 hours behind PST. When it is 12:00 PM in EDT it is 8:00 AM in PST.
Does daylight saving time affect the EDT–PST difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -4h offset between EDT and PST is fixed all year.
Which other cities share EDT's time zone?
EDT also covers New York City, Washington D.C., Toronto, Miami, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, Montreal.
Which countries use EDT, EDT's zone?
EDT is used in United States (Eastern), Canada (Ontario, Quebec), Bahamas, Haiti, Turks and Caicos.
Is there a day difference between EDT and PST?
Not normally. The -4h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between EDT and PST?
PST is -4h from EDT.
What timezone is EDT in?
EDT operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is PST in?
PST operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)?
EDT is used in United States (Eastern), Canada (Ontario, Quebec), Bahamas, Haiti, Turks and Caicos.
Does EDT observe daylight saving time?
Yes, EDT switches to EST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about EDT?
EDT is observed from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November. During EDT, the US East Coast is only 4 hours behind London (instead of 5).
Which cities are in the PST timezone?
Major cities in the PST timezone include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego, Portland, Las Vegas, Sacramento.
What is the UTC offset for PST?
Pacific Standard Time (PST) is at UTC-08:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to PDT.
What should I know about the PST timezone?
Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time. The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
When is it midnight in EDT, what time is it in PST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in EDT (EDT), it is -4h later in PST (PST).
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