2PM PST to EST Time Converter
Pacific Time (PST/PDT)
Eastern Time (EST/EDT)
Current Time in Both Zones
US Time Zone Map
Meeting Time Planner
Daylight Saving Time Information
During Standard Time (winter months), the time difference between PST and EST is 3 hours.
During Daylight Saving Time (summer months), the time difference between PDT and EDT remains 3 hours.
2:00 PM PST/PDT is always 5:00 PM EST/EDT, regardless of DST status.
Quick Reference
PST = Pacific Standard Time (Winter) | PDT = Pacific Daylight Time (Summer)
EST = Eastern Standard Time (Winter) | EDT = Eastern Daylight Time (Summer)
Understanding the 2PM PST to EST Conversion
Converting 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST) is straightforward: 2:00 PM PST equals 5:00 PM EST. This is because EST is 3 hours ahead of PST.
Time Zone Basics
- PST (Pacific Standard Time): UTC-8
- PDT (Pacific Daylight Time): UTC-7
- EST (Eastern Standard Time): UTC-5
- EDT (Eastern Daylight Time): UTC-4
The time difference between Pacific and Eastern time zones is always 3 hours, regardless of whether Daylight Saving Time is in effect or not.
Why Convert 2PM PST to EST?
Understanding time zone conversions is essential for:
Major Cities in Each Time Zone
Pacific Time (PST/PDT)
- Los Angeles, California
- San Francisco, California
- Seattle, Washington
- Portland, Oregon
- San Diego, California
- Las Vegas, Nevada
Eastern Time (EST/EDT)
- New York, New York
- Washington D.C.
- Miami, Florida
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Toronto, Canada
Frequently Asked Questions
No, the time difference between Pacific and Eastern time zones remains 3 hours year-round. During Daylight Saving Time, PST becomes PDT and EST becomes EDT, but the 3-hour difference stays the same.
- 2:00 PM PST = 3:00 PM MST (Mountain)
- 2:00 PM PST = 4:00 PM CST (Central)
- 2:00 PM PST = 5:00 PM EST (Eastern)
- 2:00 PM PST = 10:00 PM GMT/UTC
For business meetings between PST and EST, the optimal window is typically between 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM PST (12:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST). This ensures that the meeting falls within standard business hours for both time zones.