EDT to PDT Converter & Meeting Planner
Quick answer: 9:00 AM EDT = 6:00 AM PDT (fixed -04:00 standard offset — not DST-adjusted). Use the interactive converter below for DST-aware local-time scheduling.
Planning a call or meeting between Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)? You need to account for the standard time difference. Pacific Daylight Time is normally 3 hours behind Eastern Daylight Time. Whether you are coordinating between teams in New York and Washington D.C. and Los Angeles and San Francisco, our live tool has you covered. Use our interactive overlap studio below to find the perfect waking hours for both regions, taking into account any seasonal Daylight Saving Time (DST) changes.
24-Hour Conversion Table
Quick reference: 12:00 AM EDT = 9:00 PM PDT. The full 24-hour EDT to PDT table below uses fixed standard offsets for exact abbreviation searches.
Example: 3:00 PM EDT = 12:00 PM PDT.
| EDT Time | PDT Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM (00:00) | 9:00 PM (21:00)-1 day |
| 1:00 AM (01:00) | 10:00 PM (22:00)-1 day |
| 2:00 AM (02:00) | 11:00 PM (23:00)-1 day |
| 3:00 AM (03:00) | 12:00 AM (00:00) |
| 4:00 AM (04:00) | 1:00 AM (01:00) |
| 5:00 AM (05:00) | 2:00 AM (02:00) |
| 6:00 AM (06:00) | 3:00 AM (03:00) |
| 7:00 AM (07:00) | 4:00 AM (04:00) |
| 8:00 AM (08:00) | 5:00 AM (05:00) |
| 9:00 AM (09:00) | 6:00 AM (06:00) |
| 10:00 AM (10:00) | 7:00 AM (07:00) |
| 11:00 AM (11:00) | 8:00 AM (08:00) |
| 12:00 PM (12:00) | 9:00 AM (09:00) |
| 1:00 PM (13:00) | 10:00 AM (10:00) |
| 2:00 PM (14:00) | 11:00 AM (11:00) |
| 3:00 PM (15:00) | 12:00 PM (12:00) |
| 4:00 PM (16:00) | 1:00 PM (13:00) |
| 5:00 PM (17:00) | 2:00 PM (14:00) |
| 6:00 PM (18:00) | 3:00 PM (15:00) |
| 7:00 PM (19:00) | 4:00 PM (16:00) |
| 8:00 PM (20:00) | 5:00 PM (17:00) |
| 9:00 PM (21:00) | 6:00 PM (18:00) |
| 10:00 PM (22:00) | 7:00 PM (19:00) |
| 11:00 PM (23:00) | 8:00 PM (20:00) |
Best time to call Los Angeles from New York
For most work calls, compare the normal business day in New York (EDT) with the business day in Los Angeles (PDT). EDT commonly covers North America, Caribbean, while PDT is mainly associated with North America.
⚠️ Note: 2026-07-05 is not a normal workday in one or both regions based on their configured calendar. The overlap below should be treated as a reference, not a guaranteed office-hours window.
✅ The most practical overlap on 2026-07-05 is usually 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM EDT, which corresponds to 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM PDT. This window sits inside the typical EDT workday (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM) and the PDT workday (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM).
- DST Safety: EDT or PDT may shift during Daylight Saving Time. Always confirm the converted time for your specific date.
- New York Stock Exchange (NYSE): 09:30-16:00 local time in New York.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between EDT and PDT?
During standard time, Pacific Daylight Time is 3 hours behind Eastern Daylight Time.
When does EDT start and end?
EDT begins on the second Sunday in March at 02:00 local time, when clocks spring forward one hour from EST (UTC-5) to EDT (UTC-4). It ends on the first Sunday in November at 02:00 local time, when clocks fall back to EST. In 2026, EDT runs from March 8 through November 1.
Is EDT the same as EST?
EDT and EST are two phases of the same Eastern Time zone, not two separate zones. EST (Eastern Standard Time) is the winter offset at UTC-5, observed from early November through mid-March. EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) is the summer offset at UTC-4, active during Daylight Saving Time — meaning New York and Toronto run one hour ahead of their winter clock for roughly eight months of every year.
When does PDT start and end?
PDT begins on the second Sunday in March at 02:00 local time, when clocks spring forward one hour from PST (UTC-8) to PDT (UTC-7). It ends on the first Sunday in November at 02:00 local time, when clocks fall back to PST. In 2026, PDT runs from March 8 through November 1 — covering the majority of the calendar year.
Is PDT the same as PST?
PDT and PST are two phases of the same Pacific Time zone, not two separate zones. PST (Pacific Standard Time) is the winter offset at UTC-8, observed from early November through mid-March. PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) is the summer offset at UTC-7, active during Daylight Saving Time — meaning Los Angeles, Seattle, and Vancouver run one hour ahead of their winter clock for approximately eight months of every year.