CET to PST Time Converter
Convert Central European Time to Pacific Time instantly.
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Central European Time
CET
10:24
Pacific Time
PST
1:24
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How the CET to PST time difference works
PST is 9 hours behind CET. Central European Time (CET) is used across much of central and western Europe. Pacific Time (PST) is the time zone of the US West Coast. For example, 9:00 AM CET is 12:00 AM PST. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
9 hours
Daylight saving
Both observe
CET offset
UTC+1
PST offset
UTC-8
CET to PST conversion chart
| Central European Time (CET) | Pacific Time (PST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 PM -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
Cities in each time zone
Central European Time (CET)
ParisBerlinMadridRomeAmsterdamWarsaw
Pacific Time (PST)
Los AngelesSan FranciscoSeattleSan DiegoLas VegasPortland
CET to PST questions
Is PST ahead of or behind CET?
PST is 9 hours behind CET. So 9:00 AM CET is 12:00 AM PST, and 5:00 PM CET is 8:00 AM PST.
What time is it in PST when it is 12:00 PM CET?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) CET in Central European Time, it is 3:00 AM PST in Pacific Time.
How many hours difference is there between CET and PST?
There is a 9 hours difference. Pacific Time (PST) runs 9 hours behind Central European Time (CET).
Do CET and PST observe daylight saving time?
Both Central European Time and Pacific Time observe daylight saving time, but they switch on different dates, so the gap briefly shifts by an hour around the spring and autumn changeovers.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between CET and PST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Central European Time and Pacific Time does not overlap, so pick the early morning in the later zone or the late evening in the earlier zone.
Which cities use CET and PST?
Central European Time (CET) covers cities such as Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Rome, Amsterdam, Warsaw. Pacific Time (PST) covers cities such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, San Diego, Las Vegas, Portland.