CET to PST Converter
Convert time between Central European Time (CET) and Pacific Time (PST/PDT).
Convert a specific time
- IndiaIST, UTC+5:30
- Eastern Time – New YorkEDT, UTC-4
- Central Time – ChicagoCDT, UTC-5
- Mountain Time – DenverMDT, UTC-6
- Arizona – PhoenixMST, UTC-7
- Pacific Time – Los AngelesPDT, UTC-7
- Mexico CityCST, UTC-6
- Saskatchewan – ReginaCST, UTC-6
- UTC / GMTUTC, UTC+0
- United Kingdom – LondonBST, UTC+1
- Central Europe – Paris, BerlinCEST, UTC+2
- Gulf – DubaiGST, UTC+4
- SingaporeSGT, UTC+8
- Japan – TokyoJST, UTC+9
- Australia Eastern – SydneyAEST, UTC+10
- EST (always UTC-5)Fixed offset, no DST
- CST (always UTC-6)Fixed offset, no DST
- MST (always UTC-7)Fixed offset, no DST
- PST (always UTC-8)Fixed offset, no DST
- IndiaIST, UTC+5:30
- Eastern Time – New YorkEDT, UTC-4
- Central Time – ChicagoCDT, UTC-5
- Mountain Time – DenverMDT, UTC-6
- Arizona – PhoenixMST, UTC-7
- Pacific Time – Los AngelesPDT, UTC-7
- Mexico CityCST, UTC-6
- Saskatchewan – ReginaCST, UTC-6
- UTC / GMTUTC, UTC+0
- United Kingdom – LondonBST, UTC+1
- Central Europe – Paris, BerlinCEST, UTC+2
- Gulf – DubaiGST, UTC+4
- SingaporeSGT, UTC+8
- Japan – TokyoJST, UTC+9
- Australia Eastern – SydneyAEST, UTC+10
- EST (always UTC-5)Fixed offset, no DST
- CST (always UTC-6)Fixed offset, no DST
- MST (always UTC-7)Fixed offset, no DST
- PST (always UTC-8)Fixed offset, no DST
Time Difference
Central European Time is 9 hours ahead of Pacific Time right now.
- Now until Oct 25, 2026: Central European Time is 9 hours ahead of Pacific Time (CEST → PDT).
- Oct 25, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: Central European Time is 8 hours ahead of Pacific Time (CET → PDT).
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: Central European Time is 9 hours ahead of Pacific Time (CET → PST).
- Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 28, 2027: Central European Time is 8 hours ahead of Pacific Time (CET → PDT).
- From Mar 28, 2027: Central European Time is 9 hours ahead of Pacific Time (CEST → PDT).
Central European Time is on CEST right now, not CET
Pacific Time is on PDT right now, not PST
Best time to call
Convenient overlapping hours on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
| CET (Central European Time) | PDT (Pacific Time) |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
No 9 AM–5 PM overlap: suggestions are within working hours on one side and between 7 AM and 10 PM on the other.
Convert another time zone Plan a meeting across CET and PSTCET to PST conversion table
For Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Central European Time.
| CEST | PDT |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 PM(previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 PM(previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 PM(previous day) |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 PM(previous day) |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 PM(previous day) |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 PM(previous day) |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 PM(previous day) |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 PM(previous day) |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM(previous 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 |
About these time zones
Central European Time (CET)
Central European Time (CET) is UTC+1, the standard time of most of the European Union from Spain to Poland. From the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October those countries use Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2). Algeria and Tunisia stay on UTC+1 all year.
Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Pacific Standard Time (PST) is UTC-8. California, Washington, most of Oregon and Nevada, most of British Columbia and Baja California use PST in winter and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-7) from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. Yukon left Pacific Time in 2020 and now stays on UTC-7 all year.
CET to PST FAQs
What time is it in PST when it is 9 AM CET?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, 9:00 AM CEST is 12:00 AM PDT in Pacific Time.
How many hours ahead is CET from PST?
It depends on the time of year because of daylight saving time. Now until Oct 25, 2026: Central European Time is 9 hours ahead of Pacific Time (CEST → PDT). Oct 25, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: Central European Time is 8 hours ahead of Pacific Time (CET → PDT).
Should I use PST or PDT?
Pacific Time is on PDT (UTC-7) on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Many people write “PST” all year, but strictly PST means Pacific Standard Time (always UTC-8). This converter follows the real local time in Pacific Time, including daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a call between CET and PST?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, good options are 4:00 PM CEST (7:00 AM PDT), 6:00 PM CEST (9:00 AM PDT), 7:00 PM CEST (10:00 AM PDT), 8:00 PM CEST (11:00 AM PDT). There is no overlap of 9 AM–5 PM working hours, so these fall early or late for one side.
Does CET change for daylight saving time?
The region changes: Central European Time switches between CET and CEST, so conversions depend on the date. CET itself always means UTC+1.
Does PST change for daylight saving time?
The region changes: Pacific Time switches between PST and PDT, so conversions depend on the date. PST itself always means UTC-8.