PDT to ET Converter

Category: Time Zone Converters

- July 04, 2025

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Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)

UTC-7/-8 • Los Angeles, Seattle, Vancouver

Conversion Settings

Configure your timezone conversion preferences

Auto Convert

Daylight Saving Aware

Show UTC Offset

Show Seconds

Eastern Time (ET)

UTC-4/-5 • New York, Toronto, Miami

--:--:--

Select a time to convert

Time Difference: --

UTC Offset (PDT): -7

UTC Offset (ET): -4

DST Status: --

PDT Time: --

ET Time: --

Time Format:

Current PDT: --:--:--

Current ET: --:--:--

🌎 Pacific Time switches between PDT (UTC-7) and PST (UTC-8). Eastern Time switches between EDT (UTC-4) and EST (UTC-5). Time difference is always 3 hours.

PDT to ET Conversion Guide

What is PDT to ET Conversion?

PDT to ET conversion helps you translate time between Pacific Daylight Time and Eastern Time. PDT switches between PDT (UTC-7) in summer and PST (UTC-8) in winter, while ET switches between EDT (UTC-4) in summer and EST (UTC-5) in winter. The time difference remains constant at 3 hours year-round, with ET always being ahead.

Time Zone Information

Pacific Time (PT): Used in western North America including Los Angeles, Seattle, and Vancouver. Switches between PDT (UTC-7) and PST (UTC-8) with daylight saving time.

Eastern Time (ET): Used in eastern North America including New York, Toronto, and Miami. Switches between EDT (UTC-4) and EST (UTC-5) with daylight saving time.

Constant Difference: ET is always 3 hours ahead of Pacific Time, regardless of daylight saving time status.

Daylight Saving Time Impact

Synchronized Changes: Both time zones observe daylight saving time during the same period (March to November)

Constant Gap: Since both zones change together, the 3-hour difference remains constant throughout the year

Same Transitions: Both zones spring forward and fall back on the same dates, maintaining consistency

Common Conversion Examples

Business Hours

PDT 9:00 AM → EDT 12:00 PM

PDT 5:00 PM → EDT 8:00 PM

Standard business hours conversion

Coast-to-Coast Meetings

PDT 8:00 AM → EDT 11:00 AM

PDT 2:00 PM → EDT 5:00 PM

Cross-country business coordination

TV Broadcasting

PDT 8:00 PM → EDT 11:00 PM

PDT 10:00 PM → EDT 1:00 AM (next day)

Prime time television scheduling

Early Morning Events

PDT 6:00 AM → EDT 9:00 AM

PDT 7:30 AM → EDT 10:30 AM

Morning conference calls and events

Conversion Tips & Best Practices

• ET is always exactly 3 hours ahead of Pacific Time throughout the year

• Both time zones observe daylight saving time during the same period (March to November)

• To convert PDT to ET, simply add 3 hours to the Pacific time

• ET dates may change when converting late evening Pacific times

• Best overlap for business meetings is 9 AM - 2 PM PDT (12 PM - 5 PM ET)

• Both coasts follow the same daylight saving time schedule, simplifying conversions

Pacific to Eastern Time Converter

Whether you're planning a call, catching a livestream, or organizing a bi-coastal meeting, getting Pacific and Eastern time zones lined up correctly is half the battle. This tool makes it easy, and to give you a head start, here's a quick view of which countries follow each time zone.

Pacific Time (PDT/PST)	Eastern Time (EDT/EST)
🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States 🇲🇽 Mexico	🇧🇸 Bahamas 🇨🇦 Canada 🇭🇹 Haiti 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis 🇰🇾 Cayman Islands 🇸🇽 Sint Maarten 🇺🇸 United States 🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago 🇧🇧 Barbados 🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda 🇩🇲 Dominica 🇬🇩 Grenada 🇧🇿 Belize

What this time converter actually does

This tool takes a specific date and time from either the Pacific or Eastern time zone and instantly converts it to the other. Whether you're entering a time manually or clicking “Now” to use the current moment, it gives you the matching time, formatted neatly, including seconds if you want them. It even shows the UTC offsets and daylight saving details behind the scenes if you turn those options on.

Why you'd want a tool like this

Coordinating across time zones can sneak up on you. A meeting set for 10 AM Pacific? That's lunchtime for someone in Miami. This tool keeps things simple and clear. You can plug in any time, check how it lands across the country, and make sure everyone’s in sync. No math, no guesswork, and no mixups when daylight saving kicks in or out.

How to use it, step by step

Pick your time and zone

Start by entering a date and time in the left-hand panel. You can choose whether you're starting from Pacific or Eastern time by using the dropdown above the inputs. If you're not sure where to begin, just hit the “Now” button to pull in the current time for the selected zone.

Make the conversion

Click “Convert Time” and the result appears on the right. You'll see the converted time, the date, and extra details like UTC offsets, DST status, and the difference between the two zones. Or, if you've enabled “Auto Convert,” it updates automatically anytime you change the input.

Need to flip the zones?

The “Swap” button flips the input and output sides. That way, you can just as easily go from Eastern to Pacific without retyping everything. And if you want a fresh start, “Reset” clears the inputs and brings the time back to the present moment in Pacific Time.

Useful options tucked into the settings

Daylight saving awareness

By default, the tool factors in daylight saving changes for both time zones. If you turn that off, the calculation sticks to standard time offsets regardless of date. Handy if you're comparing past events or international times that don’t observe DST.

Show UTC offsets and seconds

Enable these to get the full picture. The UTC offset setting displays values like “-07:00” and “-04:00” for each zone. Showing seconds helps with exact match-ups, especially useful for logging systems, scheduling software, or broadcasting coordination.

Switch between 12-hour and 24-hour formats

The “Time Format” button toggles between AM/PM and military-style time. Whether you're a night owl looking at 01:00 or someone who prefers 1 AM, this feature keeps you comfortable.

Things that trip people up (and how this tool prevents it)

You don’t have to remember if daylight saving is in effect or not. The tool checks the calendar and adjusts automatically. The three-hour difference between Pacific and Eastern Time stays constant because both zones shift on the same dates. If you’re scheduling something late in the evening Pacific time, the date may roll over in Eastern, this calculator will catch that.

One scenario this is perfect for

Let’s say you’re working remotely in British Columbia 🇨🇦 and your client is based in Washington, D.C. 🇺🇸. You’ve got a weekly check-in every Tuesday at 11 AM their time. Plug that into the converter, and you’ll get 8 AM your time. No confusion, no missed calls, just a smooth weekly rhythm.

Stay in sync, coast to coast

Whether you're calling from California or sending reports to New York, this converter helps keep everything aligned. It strips away the hassle of doing time math, keeps daylight saving quirks out of your way, and makes your cross-timezone workday run smoother. You focus on what matters, and the tool keeps the clocks in line.