Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working.Purple = one side only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between pst and edt?
Pacific Standard Time (pst) is UTC-7 and Eastern Daylight Time (edt) is UTC-4. The difference between them is 3 hours.
Where is pst used?
Pacific Standard Time (pst) is used in USA and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Los_Angeles.
Where is edt used?
Eastern Daylight Time (edt) is used in USA and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is America/New_York.
How do I convert pst to edt?
Use the interactive converter above. Drag the time slider to any pst time and the edt equivalent updates instantly. You can also type a time like "3pm" or "15:00" in the input bar.
PST (Los Angeles) to EDT (New York) — exact time difference
PST (Los Angeles) is 3 hours behind EDT (New York). Midday in PST (Los Angeles) lines up with 15:00 in EDT (New York).
PST (Los Angeles) runs on America/Los_Angeles; EDT (New York) runs on America/New_York. Together they are 3 hours apart.
Working hours overlap
There is a 5-hour window each day where both PST (Los Angeles) and EDT (New York) are within standard business hours (09:00–17:00).
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PST (Los Angeles)
EDT (New York)
Overlap (5h)
Best times to schedule a meeting
There is a 5-hour daily window where both locations are in business hours. The 3 best slots are listed below.
09:00 Los Angeles / 12:00 New York✓ Both working
10:00 Los Angeles / 13:00 New York✓ Both working
11:00 Los Angeles / 14:00 New York✓ Both working
Working hours defined as 09:00–17:00 local time for each location.
Upcoming public holidays
⚡ Watch out — upcoming holidays on both sides. Verify availability in advance.
PST (Los Angeles)8 holidays
Jun 19Juneteenth National Independence DaySOON
Jul 3Independence Day
Sep 7Labour Day
Oct 12Columbus Day
Oct 12Indigenous Peoples' Day
EDT (New York)8 holidays
Jun 19Juneteenth National Independence DaySOON
Jul 3Independence Day
Sep 7Labour Day
Oct 12Columbus Day
Oct 12Indigenous Peoples' Day
How to work with PST (Los Angeles) and EDT (New York) time zones
The 3-hour gap between PST (Los Angeles) (USA) and EDT (New York) (USA) requires some planning — but a 5-hour daily overlap means both teams can connect in real time without unusual scheduling.
💡 How to schedule across these time zones
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If you are in PST (Los Angeles), aim for 09:00–10:00, which corresponds to 12:00–13:00 in EDT (New York) — both teams are within working hours.
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If you are in PST (Los Angeles), aim for 10:00–11:00, which corresponds to 13:00–14:00 in EDT (New York) — both teams are within working hours.
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If you are in PST (Los Angeles), aim for 11:00–12:00, which corresponds to 14:00–15:00 in EDT (New York) — both teams are within working hours.
Avoid scheduling mistakes — especially around daylight saving changes. Use the ClockinSync Chrome Extension to instantly verify and compare both time zones directly in your browser, without manual calculations.
Need a specific time? Use the slider or type directly into the input bar — it understands "3pm", "15:30", and location-specific formats like "9am PST (Los Angeles)".
