Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working.Purple = one side only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between pst and est?
Pacific Standard Time (pst) is UTC-7 and Eastern Standard Time (est) 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 est used?
Eastern Standard Time (est) is used in USA and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is America/New_York.
How do I convert pst to est?
Use the interactive converter above. Drag the time slider to any pst time and the est equivalent updates instantly. You can also type a time like "3pm" or "15:00" in the input bar.
PST (Los Angeles) to EST (New York) — exact time difference
PST (Los Angeles) is 3 hours behind EST (New York). When it's noon in PST (Los Angeles), it's 15:00 in EST (New York).
PST (Los Angeles) runs on America/Los_Angeles; EST (New York) runs on America/New_York. Together they are 3 hours apart.
Working hours overlap
Both PST (Los Angeles) and EST (New York) are simultaneously in business hours for 5 hours per day (assuming standard 9:00–17:00 working hours).
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PST (Los Angeles)
EST (New York)
Overlap (5h)
Best call times between these locations
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.
Public holidays this year
⚡ Upcoming holidays in both locations, confirm with your contact before booking.
PST (Los Angeles)8 holidays
Jun 19Juneteenth National Independence DaySOON
Jul 3Independence Day
Sep 7Labour Day
Oct 12Columbus Day
Oct 12Indigenous Peoples' Day
EST (New York)8 holidays
Jun 19Juneteenth National Independence DaySOON
Jul 3Independence Day
Sep 7Labour Day
Oct 12Columbus Day
Oct 12Indigenous Peoples' Day
PST (Los Angeles) and EST (New York) — practical scheduling
PST (Los Angeles) (USA) and EST (New York) (USA) are 3 hours apart. With a 5-hour daily overlap in standard business hours, both teams can connect in real time without either side stretching beyond their normal workday.
💡 Practical scheduling guidelines
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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 EST (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 EST (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 EST (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)".
