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New York · Toronto · Miami
Find the best shared slot in the world time clock meeting planner.
Difference
PDT vs EST
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Los Angeles · Seattle · Vancouver
EST to PDT converter
EST to PDT Converter
Convert EST (New York) to PDT (Los Angeles) now. Live clocks, the current time difference, and a simple meeting window — free.
America/New_York
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EST → PDT
To · Pacific Daylight Time
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America/Los_Angeles
Interactive diagram
Watch EST convert into PDT
Drag the Eastern hour. Watch the Pacific DT clock change.
Eastern
9:00 AM EST
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PDT ← EST
Pacific DT
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Full-day chart
EST to PDT hourly conversion chart
Full-day table. Tap a row to copy. Labels follow daylight saving.
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Meeting times
Best EST to PDT meeting window
Find hours that work on both sides. Then save the slot to your calendar.
Follow along
Step-by-step EST to PDT conversion
Four short steps to convert any EST time to PDT.
Choose EST time
Select any hour in Eastern Standard Time. Smart mode uses America/New_York.
EST to PDT conversion guide
EST to PDT conversion guide
This EST to PDT converter shows Pacific Daylight Time (UTC−7) for any Eastern Standard Time (UTC−5) time. Use it to schedule between New York and Los Angeles. Choose Smart DST for live city clocks. Choose Fixed mode when you only want the EST and PDT labels.
Eastern
EST
UTC−5
New York · Toronto · Miami
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Pacific DT
PDT
UTC−7
Los Angeles · Seattle · Vancouver
What is EST to PDT conversion?
EST to PDT conversion turns a EST clock into the matching PDT time. Use it for calls, travel, and teams in New York and Los Angeles.
EST to PDT time difference
PDT is 2 hours behind EST. Subtract 2 hours from the EST time to get PDT. The live clocks at the top show the current EST to PDT gap.
EST vs PDT
EST is UTC−5. PDT is UTC−7. They are different names. If a region uses daylight saving, check the live labels.
EST to PDT now / current time
Need est to pdt right now? Read the live clocks, or tap Use current time for an instant EST → PDT result.
EST to PDT time difference
Season / context — tap to explore
See how daylight saving can change this pair.
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Quick answers
Eastern
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
UTC−5
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is UTC−5. Smart DST uses the city clock America/New_York so daylight saving stays correct for New York · Toronto · Miami.
- Cities: New York · Toronto · Miami
- City clock: America/New_York
- Fixed EST: UTC−5
- On this page it pairs with PDT (UTC−7)
Pacific DT
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
UTC−7
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is UTC−7. Smart DST uses America/Los_Angeles for cities such as Los Angeles · Seattle · Vancouver.
- Cities: Los Angeles · Seattle · Vancouver
- City clock: America/Los_Angeles
- Fixed PDT: UTC−7
- From EST: PDT is 2 hours behind EST
EST to PDT FAQ
Common EST to PDT questions
What is the EST to PDT time difference?
PDT is 2 hours behind EST. Fixed labels: EST = UTC−5, PDT = UTC−7. Subtract 2 hours from the EST time to get PDT.
How do I convert EST to PDT quickly?
Subtract 2 hours from the EST time to get PDT. Example: 3:00 AM EST → 1:00 AM PDT. Or use the live EST to PDT converter above.
Is PDT the same as EST?
No. EST is UTC−5 (New York · Toronto · Miami). PDT is UTC−7 (Los Angeles · Seattle · Vancouver).
What is a good EST to PDT meeting time?
These zones are close. A 10:00 AM EST start is about 8:00 AM PDT. That is usually a good call time. Use the meeting planner on this page to export an ICS or Google Calendar invite.
What cities use EST and PDT?
EST is common in New York · Toronto · Miami. PDT is common in Los Angeles · Seattle · Vancouver. Smart DST uses America/New_York and America/Los_Angeles.