CET to San Francisco Time Converter
Convert Central European Time to San Francisco instantly.
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Central European Time
CET
10:31
San Francisco
PST
1:31
CET and San Francisco are on daylight savings right now, shown as CEST and PDT.
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How the CET to San Francisco time difference works
San Francisco is 9 hours behind CET. Central European Time (CET) is used across much of central and western Europe. San Francisco (PST) is a city in United States. For example, 9:00 AM CET is 12:00 AM San Francisco. 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
San Francisco offset
UTC-8
CET to San Francisco conversion chart
| Central European Time (CET) | San Francisco (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
San Francisco (PST)
Santa BarbaraSan DiegoSacramentoFresnoBakersfieldSanta Ana
CET to San Francisco questions
Is San Francisco ahead of or behind CET?
San Francisco is 9 hours behind CET. So 9:00 AM CET is 12:00 AM San Francisco, and 5:00 PM CET is 8:00 AM San Francisco.
What time is it in San Francisco when it is 12:00 PM CET?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) CET in Central European Time, it is 3:00 AM San Francisco in San Francisco.
How many hours difference is there between CET and San Francisco?
There is a 9 hours difference. San Francisco (PST) runs 9 hours behind Central European Time (CET).
Do CET and San Francisco observe daylight saving time?
Both Central European Time and San Francisco 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 San Francisco?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Central European Time and San Francisco 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 San Francisco?
Central European Time (CET) covers cities such as Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Rome, Amsterdam, Warsaw. San Francisco (PST) covers cities such as Santa Barbara, San Diego, Sacramento, Fresno, Bakersfield, Santa Ana.