Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working.Purple = one side only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between est and pst?
Eastern Standard Time (est) is UTC-4 and Pacific Standard Time (pst) is UTC-7. The difference between them is 3 hours.
Where is est used?
Eastern Standard Time (est) is used in USA and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is America/New_York.
Where is pst used?
Pacific Standard Time (pst) is used in USA and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Los_Angeles.
How do I convert est to pst?
Use the interactive converter above. Drag the time slider to any est time and the pst equivalent updates instantly. You can also type a time like "3pm" or "15:00" in the input bar.
How far apart are EST (New York) and PST (Los Angeles)?
EST (New York) is 3 hours ahead of PST (Los Angeles). When it's noon in EST (New York), it's 09:00 in PST (Los Angeles).
EST (New York) is in the America/New_York timezone. PST (Los Angeles) is in America/Los_Angeles. The difference is 3 hours.
Daily overlap window
Both EST (New York) and PST (Los Angeles) are simultaneously in business hours for 5 hours per day (assuming standard 9:00–17:00 working hours).
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EST (New York)
PST (Los Angeles)
Overlap (5h)
Recommended meeting windows
Both EST (New York) and PST (Los Angeles) are in standard hours simultaneously for 5h per day. 3 recommended slots shown below.
12:00 New York / 09:00 Los Angeles✓ Both working
13:00 New York / 10:00 Los Angeles✓ Both working
14:00 New York / 11:00 Los Angeles✓ Both working
Based on standard 09:00–17:00 working hours in each location's local time.
Public holidays this year
⚡ Upcoming holidays in both locations, confirm with your contact before booking.
EST (New York)7 holidays
Jul 3Independence DaySOON
Sep 7Labour Day
Oct 12Columbus Day
Oct 12Indigenous Peoples' Day
Nov 11Veterans Day
PST (Los Angeles)7 holidays
Jul 3Independence DaySOON
Sep 7Labour Day
Oct 12Columbus Day
Oct 12Indigenous Peoples' Day
Nov 11Veterans Day
EST (New York) and PST (Los Angeles) — practical scheduling
EST (New York) (USA) leads PST (Los Angeles) (USA) by 3 hours. Despite the gap, a 5-hour window of shared business hours each day keeps real-time collaboration practical for both sides.
💡 Practical scheduling guidelines
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12:00–13:00 in EST (New York) = 09:00–10:00 in PST (Los Angeles). Both sides are in standard business hours during this window.
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13:00–14:00 in EST (New York) = 10:00–11:00 in PST (Los Angeles). Both sides are in standard business hours during this window.
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14:00–15:00 in EST (New York) = 11:00–12:00 in PST (Los Angeles). Both sides are in standard business hours during this window.
DST transitions can silently shift your meeting times by an hour. The ClockinSync Chrome Extension tracks these changes automatically so you never get caught off guard.
Use the time slider above to find the exact equivalent time for any moment in EST (New York). The input bar accepts natural language like "3pm", "15:30", or "9am Rome" for instant conversions.
