How to convert time from Philippine Standard Time (PST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Converting between Philippine Standard Time (PST)
and Eastern Standard Time (EST) could be
challenging. As companies become more global, we find ourselves in
a mess of calendar invites. Time changes from PST cities like Manila, Quezon City, Makati, Davao City are -11 hour(s) apart to EST cities like New York City, Washington D.C., Miami, Atlanta, holiday schedules, and the basic
communication becomes a juggling act. To make it easier to
understand, we'll break down the process of converting time
between PST and EST
into step-by-step instructions.
Step 1: Understanding Philippine Standard Time and Eastern Standard Time
Philippine Standard Time is UTC8, which means that the
local time in the Philippine Standard Time zone is 8
hours apart from UTC. Eastern Standard Time is UTC-4,
which means that the local time in the Eastern Standard Time zone is -4 hours apart from UTC.
Step 2: Calculate the Time Difference
To convert time from Philippine Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, we first need
to find the time difference between both time zones. Since Philippine Standard Time is UTC8 and Eastern Standard Time is UTC-4, the time difference is: -11 hour(s)
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-11 hours = Philippine Standard Time's difference from UTC -4 + (Eastern Standard Time's difference from UTC 8
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Eastern Standard Time has -11 hour(s) difference Philippine Standard Time.
Understanding Philippine Standard Time and Eastern Standard Time
Philippine Standard Time is UTC8, which means that the
local time in the Philippine Standard Time zone is 8
hours apart from UTC. Eastern Standard Time is UTC-4,
which means that the local time in the Eastern Standard Time zone is -4 hours apart from UTC.
Step 4: Practice Converting Times
Now that you know the process, try converting different times
from Philippine Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time for practice before going to
the answer page. Remember to always add the Eastern Standard Time time
difference to the Philippine Standard Time time.