Timezone Converter
Eastern Time to Pacific Time Converter
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ET → PT
−3h
Always 3 hours apart
Quick Answer
Pacific Time is 3 hours behind Eastern Time. Subtract 3 hours from ET to get PT.
How to Convert Eastern Time to Pacific Time
Eastern Time (ET) is always 3 hours ahead of Pacific Time (PT). To convert ET to PT, subtract 3 hours. For example, 12:00 PM ET becomes 9:00 AM PT. This 3-hour difference remains constant year-round because both time zones observe daylight saving time simultaneously.
In winter, it's EST (UTC-5) to PST (UTC-8). In summer, it's EDT (UTC-4) to PDT (UTC-7). Either way, the gap is always 3 hours.
Common Use Cases
- Scheduling meetings between East Coast and West Coast teams
- Converting TV show times (many US networks use ET)
- Coordinating sports event start times across coasts
- Business hours alignment — when NY opens at 9 AM, it's 6 AM in LA
- Flight arrival time conversions for cross-country travel