12pm pst to est Time Zone Converter
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During Standard Time, the time difference between PST and EST is 3 hours.
During Daylight Saving Time, the time difference between PDT and EDT is still 3 hours.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Pacific Time, it's 3:00 PM in Eastern Time year-round.
Understanding Time Zones: PST to EST Conversion
What is the time difference between PST and EST?
The Eastern Time Zone (ET) is 3 hours ahead of the Pacific Time Zone (PT). When it's 12:00 PM (noon) Pacific Time, it's 3:00 PM Eastern Time.
About Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Pacific Standard Time (PST) is 8 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-8:00). This time zone is used in the western United States and Canada, including cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, and Vancouver.
During Daylight Saving Time (DST), Pacific Standard Time shifts to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), which is UTC-7:00.
About Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-5:00). This time zone is used in the eastern United States and Canada, including cities like New York, Washington D.C., Toronto, and Miami.
During Daylight Saving Time (DST), Eastern Standard Time shifts to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), which is UTC-4:00.
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Business Hours Comparison
Understanding the time difference is crucial for business communications between the East and West coasts of the United States.
PST Business Hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
EST Business Hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
Overlapping business hours: 12 PM - 2 PM PST (3 PM - 5 PM EST)