CET ↔ PST Time Converter

Convert CET to PST instantly. Central European Time is UTC+1 / UTC+2 (CEST) and Pacific Standard Time is UTC-8 / UTC-7 (PDT) — a 9h behind difference. Enter any time in either field — both are fully editable. Use the ⇄ button to swap directions.

🕐 Live Current Times

CET
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Central European Time
9h behind
⇄ PST→CET
PST
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Pacific Standard Time

⚡ Bidirectional Time Converter

CET (UTC+1 / UTC+2 (CEST)) → PST (UTC-8 / UTC-7 (PDT)) · Difference: 9h behind (auto-adjusts for DST)

ℹ️ Timezone Details

CET Offset
UTC+1 / UTC+2 (CEST)
PST Offset
UTC-8 / UTC-7 (PDT)
Difference
9h behind
CET Full Name
Central European Time
PST Full Name
Pacific Standard Time
Vice Versa
PST → CET ↗

🤝 Best Meeting Hours Between CET and PST

Because PST is 9h behind CET, use this table to plan calls that fall in reasonable working hours for both sides.

CETPSTSuitability
7:00 AM10:00 PMGood — early morning start
8:00 AM11:00 PMBest overlap
9:00 AM12:00 AMBest overlap
10:00 AM1:00 AMBest overlap
11:00 AM2:00 AMGood — late afternoon

🏙️ Cities Covered by Each Time Zone

CET Cities
Paris, Berlin, Rome, Madrid, Amsterdam, Brussels, Vienna, Warsaw
PST Cities
Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Las Vegas, San Diego

Note: Some timezones observe Daylight Saving Time, so the offset may change seasonally. The live clocks and converter on this page adjust automatically.

📋 Full 24-Hour Conversion Table — CET to PST

CET (12h)CET (24h)PST (12h)PST (24h)DayType
12:00 AM00:003:00 PM15:00-1 DayNight
1:00 AM01:004:00 PM16:00-1 DayNight
2:00 AM02:005:00 PM17:00-1 DayNight
3:00 AM03:006:00 PM18:00-1 DayNight
4:00 AM04:007:00 PM19:00-1 DayNight
5:00 AM05:008:00 PM20:00-1 DayNight
6:00 AM06:009:00 PM21:00-1 Day
7:00 AM07:0010:00 PM22:00-1 Day
8:00 AM08:0011:00 PM23:00-1 Day
9:00 AM09:0012:00 AM00:00—Business
10:00 AM10:001:00 AM01:00—Business
11:00 AM11:002:00 AM02:00—Business
12:00 PM12:003:00 AM03:00—Business
1:00 PM13:004:00 AM04:00—Business
2:00 PM14:005:00 AM05:00—Business
3:00 PM15:006:00 AM06:00—Business
4:00 PM16:007:00 AM07:00—Business
5:00 PM17:008:00 AM08:00—Business
6:00 PM18:009:00 AM09:00—
7:00 PM19:0010:00 AM10:00—
8:00 PM20:0011:00 AM11:00—
9:00 PM21:0012:00 PM12:00—
10:00 PM22:001:00 PM13:00—Night
11:00 PM23:002:00 PM14:00—Night

Note: this table uses a fixed offset. During Daylight Saving Time the difference may change — use the live converter above which adjusts automatically.

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💡 How to Convert CET to PST

1
Find the offset — Central European Time is UTC+1 / UTC+2 (CEST) and Pacific Standard Time is UTC-8 / UTC-7 (PDT). The difference between them is 9h behind.
2
Use either input field — Type a time in the CET field to get the PST equivalent, or type in the PST field to get the CET time. Both fields are editable.
3
Swap directions — Click ⇄ to instantly swap the conversion direction, or visit the PST to CET page.
4
Check the table — The 24-hour reference table shows every hour converted, with working hours marked green and late night/early morning marked orange.
5
Watch for day changes — Some times cross midnight, so a "+1 Day" or "-1 Day" note appears to show the date is different in the converted timezone.

❓ FAQ — CET to PST

What is the time difference between CET and PST?

Pacific Standard Time (PST) is 9h behind Central European Time (CET).

How do I convert CET to PST?

Use the converter above — type any time in the CET field and the PST result appears instantly. You can also refer to the 24-hour table on this page.

Is PST ahead or behind CET?

Pacific Standard Time (PST) is 9h behind Central European Time (CET).

How do I convert PST back to CET?

Simply type in the PST field in the bidirectional converter above — it works in both directions. Or visit the dedicated PST to CET converter page.

What is the best overlap time for meetings between CET and PST?

Use the meeting hours table above to find windows where both timezones fall within reasonable working hours.