CET to PST Converter

Central European Time → Pacific Standard Time · CET is 9 hours ahead of PST

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CET and PST are the same time

CET to PST Conversion Table

CETPST
12:00 AM12:00 AM
1:00 AM1:00 AM
2:00 AM2:00 AM
3:00 AM3:00 AM
4:00 AM4:00 AM
5:00 AM5:00 AM
6:00 AM6:00 AM
7:00 AM7:00 AM
8:00 AM8:00 AM
9:00 AM9:00 AM
10:00 AM10:00 AM
11:00 AM11:00 AM
12:00 PM12:00 PM
1:00 PM1:00 PM
2:00 PM2:00 PM
3:00 PM3:00 PM
4:00 PM4:00 PM
5:00 PM5:00 PM
6:00 PM6:00 PM
7:00 PM7:00 PM
8:00 PM8:00 PM
9:00 PM9:00 PM
10:00 PM10:00 PM
11:00 PM11:00 PM

Green rows = business hours overlap (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM CET)

Major CET Cities
  • Paris
  • Berlin
  • Rome
  • Madrid
  • Amsterdam
  • Vienna
Major PST Cities
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Seattle, WA
  • Portland, OR
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • San Diego, CA
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CET vs PST — Europe to West Coast

CET (Central European Time) is UTC+1. In summer, Central Europe uses CEST (UTC+2) from the last Sunday of March to the last Sunday of October.

PST (Pacific Standard Time) is UTC-8. The US West Coast uses PDT (UTC-7) from March to November.

The Europe–West Coast corridor is a core tech industry challenge. The 5:00–7:00 PM CET / 8:00–10:00 AM PST window is the standard overlap for Berlin–San Francisco or Paris–Seattle calls.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many hours is CET ahead of PST?

CET (Central European Time, UTC+1) is 9 hours ahead of PST (Pacific Standard Time, UTC-8) in US winter. During US Daylight Saving Time (PDT, UTC-7), the gap is 8 hours. During European summer (CEST, UTC+2), the gap changes to 10 hours vs PST or 9 hours vs PDT.

What is 9 AM CET in PST?

9:00 AM CET is 12:00 AM (midnight) PST — meaning the previous night in Los Angeles. A 9 AM Paris meeting is midnight in San Francisco in winter. The best overlap is afternoon CET / morning PST: 5:00–7:00 PM CET = 8:00–10:00 AM PST.

What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Europe (CET) and the US West Coast (PST)?

The optimal overlap window between CET and PST is 5:00–7:00 PM Central European Time, which is 8:00–10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time. During European summer (CEST) and US summer (PDT), the window shifts: 6:00–8:00 PM CEST = 9:00–11:00 AM PDT.

What countries use CET?

Countries using CET (UTC+1) in winter include: Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Austria, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, and many more Central European countries. In summer these countries use CEST (UTC+2).