US Pacific Time to Central European Time
Convert times between US Pacific Time (PST, UTC-8:00) and Central European Time (CET, UTC+1:00). Central European Time is 9 hours ahead of US Pacific Time in standard time.
UTC-8:00 / -7:00→UTC+1:00 / +2:00
Live timezone converterUTC Offset Reference
| Timezone | Abbreviation | Standard offset | DST offset | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Pacific Time | PST / PDT | UTC-8:00 | UTC-7:00 | United States |
| Central European Time | CET / CEST | UTC+1:00 | UTC+2:00 | France / Germany |
* DST offset applies during summer months. Exact transition dates vary by year.
Standard Time Conversion (PST → CET)
| US Pacific Time | Central European Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM PST | 9:00 AM CET |
| 6:00 AM PST | 3:00 PM CET |
| 9:00 AM PST | 6:00 PM CET |
| 12:00 PM PST | 9:00 PM CET |
| 3:00 PM PST | 12:00 AM (next day) CET |
| 6:00 PM PST | 3:00 AM (next day) CET |
| 9:00 PM PST | 6:00 AM (next day) CET |
Daylight Saving Time (DST) Notes
- US Pacific Time observes DST. Clocks advance 1 hour to PDT (UTC-7:00) roughly from month 3 to 11.
- Central European Time observes DST. Clocks advance 1 hour to CEST (UTC+2:00) roughly from month 3 to 10.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert PST to CET?
Add 9 hours to the PST time to get CET. For example, 9:00 AM PST = 6:00 PM CET.
What is the current UTC offset for US Pacific Time?
US Pacific Time is UTC-8:00 during standard time (PST) and UTC-7:00 during summer daylight saving time (PDT).
Is Central European Time ahead or behind US Pacific Time?
Central European Time is 9 hours ahead of US Pacific Time in standard time.
When is a good time to schedule a meeting between PST and CET?
Due to the 9-hour difference, business-hours overlap may be limited. Use the live timezone converter to find a mutually convenient time.
Related Timezone Conversions
US Pacific Time → US Eastern TimePST / ESTUS Pacific Time → US Central TimePST / CSTUS Pacific Time → US Mountain TimePST / MSTUS Pacific Time → US Alaska TimePST / AKSTUS Pacific Time → Hawaii TimePST / HSTUS Pacific Time → Canada Atlantic TimePST / ASTUS Pacific Time → Greenwich Mean TimePST / GMTUS Pacific Time → Eastern European TimePST / EET
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