PST to CET Time Converter
Convert Pacific Time to Central European Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Pacific Time
PST
1:24
Central European Time
CET
10:24
PST and CET are on daylight savings right now, shown as PDT and CEST.
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How the PST to CET time difference works
CET is 9 hours ahead of PST. Pacific Time (PST) is the time zone of the US West Coast. Central European Time (CET) is used across much of central and western Europe. For example, 9:00 AM PST is 6:00 PM CET. 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
PST offset
UTC-8
CET offset
UTC+1
PST to CET conversion chart
| Pacific Time (PST) | Central European Time (CET) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 AM +1 day |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 AM +1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 AM +1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 AM +1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 AM +1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 AM +1 day |
Cities in each time zone
Pacific Time (PST)
Los AngelesSan FranciscoSeattleSan DiegoLas VegasPortland
Central European Time (CET)
ParisBerlinMadridRomeAmsterdamWarsaw
PST to CET questions
Is CET ahead of or behind PST?
CET is 9 hours ahead of PST. So 9:00 AM PST is 6:00 PM CET, and 5:00 PM PST is 2:00 AM CET.
What time is it in CET when it is 12:00 PM PST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) PST in Pacific Time, it is 9:00 PM CET in Central European Time.
How many hours difference is there between PST and CET?
There is a 9 hours difference. Central European Time (CET) runs 9 hours ahead of Pacific Time (PST).
Do PST and CET observe daylight saving time?
Both Pacific Time and Central European 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 PST and CET?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Pacific Time and Central European Time does not overlap, so pick the early morning in the later zone or the late evening in the earlier zone.
Which cities use PST and CET?
Pacific Time (PST) covers cities such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, San Diego, Las Vegas, Portland. Central European Time (CET) covers cities such as Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Rome, Amsterdam, Warsaw.