Time Zone Converter
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Quick Reference: 6 PM EST to PST
When it's 6:00 PM in New York (EST), it's 3:00 PM in Los Angeles (PST)
Common EST to PST Conversions
Understanding the EST to PST Time Difference
Time Zone Basics
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 3 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time (PST). This means when it's 6:00 PM in New York (EST), it's 3:00 PM in Los Angeles (PST).
U.S. Time Zones
About Eastern Time (ET)
Eastern Time is divided into Eastern Standard Time (EST) and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). EST is UTC-5:00, while EDT is UTC-4:00 during Daylight Saving Time.
Major cities in the Eastern Time zone include New York, Washington D.C., Miami, Boston, and Toronto (Canada).
The Eastern Time zone covers the eastern seaboard of the United States and parts of Canada, representing approximately 50% of the US population.
About Pacific Time (PT)
Pacific Time includes Pacific Standard Time (PST) and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). PST is UTC-8:00, while PDT is UTC-7:00 during Daylight Saving Time.
Major cities in the Pacific Time zone include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, and Vancouver (Canada).
The Pacific Time zone covers the west coast of the United States and parts of Canada, including California, Washington, and Oregon.
Daylight Saving Time Considerations
Both Eastern and Pacific Time zones observe Daylight Saving Time, which begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November.
During DST, clocks are moved forward by one hour, making the time difference between EST and PST remain constant at 3 hours throughout the year.
Business Implications of EST to PST Conversion
The 3-hour time difference between Eastern and Pacific time zones has significant implications for businesses operating across these regions:
- When scheduling meetings between New York and Los Angeles, a 10:00 AM meeting in New York would be 7:00 AM in Los Angeles.
- The New York Stock Exchange (EST) opens at 9:30 AM, which is 6:30 AM in PST, requiring early starts for west coast traders.
- Customer service operations often extend hours to accommodate both time zones.
- Conference calls and virtual events need careful planning to find suitable times for participants in both zones.
Travel Tips Between EST and PST
When traveling between Eastern and Pacific time zones:
- Flying west (EST to PST): You'll gain 3 hours. A 5-hour flight departing New York at 9:00 AM EST will arrive in Los Angeles around 11:00 AM PST.
- Flying east (PST to EST): You'll lose 3 hours. A 5-hour flight departing Los Angeles at 9:00 AM PST will arrive in New York around 5:00 PM EST.
- Allow your body 1-2 days to adjust to the time difference to minimize jet lag.
- Consider the time difference when making hotel reservations and planning activities.