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CET to PST Converter

See the current time in CET (Paris) and PST (Los Angeles) side by side, the exact time difference right now, and convert any time between the two zones.

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CET to PST Converter

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Paris
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Los Angeles
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Uses your browser's built-in, DST-aware time-zone data.

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About converting CET to PST

Central European Time (Paris) and Pacific Time (Los Angeles) are in different time zones, so a meeting, call or stream that's convenient in one may be early or late in the other. The clocks above update live and account for daylight saving automatically, so the time difference you see is the real one for today — not a fixed number that goes stale twice a year.

To plan across the two, type a time into the CET box (or tap a quick preset) and read the PST equivalent, including a "next day" or "previous day" note when the conversion crosses midnight. For any other pair of zones or cities, use the full timezone converter.

CET vs PST: the time difference through the year

The gap between CET and PST changes during the year because they switch to and from daylight saving on different dates.

PeriodDifference
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026PST 9 h behind CET
Oct 25, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026PST 8 h behind CET
Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027PST 9 h behind CET
Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 27, 2027PST 8 h behind CET
Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 23, 2027PST 9 h behind CET

Daylight-saving changes in the next year

ZoneDateOffsetChange
CETOct 25, 2026UTC+2 → UTC+1Clocks go back 1 hour
CETMar 28, 2027UTC+1 → UTC+2Clocks go forward 1 hour
CETOct 31, 2027UTC+2 → UTC+1Clocks go back 1 hour
PSTNov 1, 2026UTC−7 → UTC−8Clocks go back 1 hour
PSTMar 14, 2027UTC−8 → UTC−7Clocks go forward 1 hour
PSTNov 7, 2027UTC−7 → UTC−8Clocks go back 1 hour

CET to PST conversion table

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

Best time to meet

The two zones

CET · Central European Time

Central European Time is UTC+1 in winter (CET) and UTC+2 in summer (CEST). It covers Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Rome, Amsterdam and most of the EU, switching on the last Sundays of March and October.

PST · Pacific Time

Pacific Time is UTC−8 in winter (PST) and UTC−7 in summer (PDT). It covers Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas and Vancouver.

Frequently asked questions

6 answers
What is the time difference between CET and PST?
It's shown live at the top of this page (and it can change with daylight saving). The converter uses the current, DST-aware difference between Central European Time and Pacific Time, so the time you see is always right for right now.
How do I convert CET to PST?
Enter a time in the CET box and the equivalent PST time appears instantly, adjusted for the current offset between the two zones — including a note if it lands on the previous or next day.
Is this CET to PST converter accurate with daylight saving?
Yes. It uses your browser's built-in time-zone database (the IANA zones behind Paris and Los Angeles), which tracks daylight-saving changes automatically, so the current times and difference are correct.
What time is it in Los Angeles right now?
The live clock above shows the current time in Los Angeles (PST), updating every second, alongside CET.
Does the CET to PST time difference change?
Yes. Over the next 12 months it is 9 h behind or 8 h behind, depending on the date — see the table of periods on this page.
What is a good meeting time for CET and PST?
Standard 9-to-5 office hours don't overlap; early morning in one zone and evening in the other is the usual compromise — see the table on this page.