EDT to PDT
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EDTSOURCEPDT
PDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
EDT and PDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) and PDT (Pacific Daylight 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.
PDT – Pacific Daylight Time
UTC-07:00Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is the daylight saving offset on the US/Canada Pacific coast, 7 hours behind UTC.
- •PDT aligns with MST at UTC-07:00.
- •Tech company earnings calls often reference PDT/PST times.
Everything You Need to Know About EDT and PDT Time
EDT runs on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at UTC-04:00. PDT runs on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) at UTC-07:00. That puts EDT 3 hours behind PDT — a difference of -3h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in EDT it is 6:00 AM in PDT. Midnight in EDT is 9:00 PM in PDT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
EDT to PDT time conversion table
| EDT (EDT) | PDT (PDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert EDT to PDT time
- Scheduling a call from EDT to PDT: a 10:00 AM start in EDT lands at 7:00 AM in PDT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both EDT and PDT are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM EDT time (9:00 AM–2:00 PM PDT). That is roughly 5 hours of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: EDT viewers need 6:00 AM in PDT to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 3:00 AM if the event is anchored to EDT.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM EDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -3h gap is not.
- Block 12:00 PM–5:00 PM EDT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from EDT and need PDT 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 PDT (Pacific Daylight Time)
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is observed from March to November on the Pacific coast. During PDT, the west coast is 7 hours behind UTC and only 2 hours behind the east coast's EDT.
Best time to call between EDT and PDT
Both EDT and PDT sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 12:00 PM–5:00 PM EDT, which is 9:00 AM–2:00 PM PDT. That gives roughly 5 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
EDT and PDT share 5 hours of working-hours overlap (12:00 PM–5:00 PM EDT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
EDT is 3 hours behind PDT (EDT UTC-04:00 → PDT UTC-07:00). The shared working window is 12:00 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
PDT
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between EDT and PDT?
EDT (EDT, UTC-04:00) is 3 hours behind PDT (PDT, UTC-07:00). The gap is currently -3h.
How do I convert EDT time to PDT time?
Add -3h to EDT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in EDT is 6:00 AM in PDT.
What time is it in PDT right now?
PDT uses PDT at UTC-07:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -3h offset from EDT.
What is the best time to call PDT from EDT?
Call between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM EDT — that maps to 9:00 AM–2:00 PM PDT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, EDT or PDT?
EDT is 3 hours behind PDT. When it is 12:00 PM in EDT it is 9:00 AM in PDT.
Does daylight saving time affect the EDT–PDT difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -3h offset between EDT and PDT 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 PDT?
Not normally. The -3h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between EDT and PDT?
PDT is -3h from EDT.
What timezone is EDT in?
EDT operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is PDT in?
PDT 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 PDT timezone?
Major cities in the PDT timezone include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, Portland.
What is the UTC offset for PDT?
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is at UTC-07:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to PST.
What should I know about the PDT timezone?
PDT aligns with MST at UTC-07:00. Tech company earnings calls often reference PDT/PST times.
When is it midnight in EDT, what time is it in PDT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in EDT (EDT), it is -3h later in PDT (PDT).
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