CET to PST converter
PST is 9 hours behind CET for most of the year. The gap is different for a few weeks, when only one side has changed its clocks: in 2026 that is 8 March to 28 March (8 hours) and 25 October to 31 October (8 hours). If you schedule something in that period, check the date.
CET to PST conversion table
Every hour of the day in CET and what it is in PST. The columns use a January date and a July date, so you can see how daylight saving changes the answer.
| Time in CET | Time in PST |
|---|---|
| 12 AM | 3:00 PM previous day |
| 1 AM | 4:00 PM previous day |
| 2 AM | 5:00 PM previous day |
| 3 AM | 6:00 PM previous day |
| 4 AM | 7:00 PM previous day |
| 5 AM | 8:00 PM previous day |
| 6 AM | 9:00 PM previous day |
| 7 AM | 10:00 PM previous day |
| 8 AM | 11:00 PM previous day |
| 9 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 10 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 11 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 12 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 1 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 2 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 3 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 4 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 5 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 6 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 7 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 8 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 9 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 10 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 11 PM | 2:00 PM |
How to convert CET to PST
To convert CET to PST by hand, subtract 9 hours for most of the year, then fix the date if you cross midnight.
- 8 PM CET on 15 January is 11:00 AM PST.
- In the odd weeks, 8 PM CET on 18 March is 12:00 PM PDT, because the gap is then 8 hours.
- 8 PM CEST on 15 October is 11:00 AM PDT.
About the two time zones
Central European Time (CET/CEST). Used in: Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Rome, Amsterdam, Brussels, Vienna, Stockholm, Oslo, Warsaw. Clocks go forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October.
CET is the winter name and CEST (Central European Summer Time) is the summer name. People often write CET all year; the clock in Europe is on CEST from March to October.
Pacific Time (PST/PDT). Used in: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Vancouver. Clocks go forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November.
People write PST all year round, even in summer when the clocks say PDT. This tool treats PST, PDT and PT as the same thing: the current time in Los Angeles.
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Questions
What is 8 PM CET in PST?
8 PM CET on 15 January is 11:00 AM PST. In the odd weeks, 8 PM CET on 18 March is 12:00 PM PDT, because the gap is then 8 hours.
Is PST ahead of or behind CET?
PST is 9 hours behind CET for most of the year. The gap is different for a few weeks, when only one side has changed its clocks: in 2026 that is 8 March to 28 March (8 hours) and 25 October to 31 October (8 hours). If you schedule something in that period, check the date.
Does daylight saving change the difference between CET and PST?
Yes, briefly. Central European Time: Clocks go forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October. Pacific Time: Clocks go forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November.
How can I see CET times in my own time zone automatically?
Install Herewise, a free Chrome extension. When a web page says a time like 8 PM CET, it adds a small label with that time in your own time zone, using the correct date for daylight saving.