CET to MXPT Time Converter

Convert Central European Time (CET) to Mexican Pacific Time (MXPT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 9 hours behind.

Paris · Central European Time
08:27:59
Friday, May 22, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00
Mazatlán · Mexican Pacific Time
23:27:59
Thursday, May 21, 2026
GMT-7 · UTC-07:00

Convert a specific time

From: CET (Paris)
To: MXPT (Mazatlán)
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Daylight Saving status right now

CET (Central European Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+02:00 → UTC+01:00
MXPT (Mexican Pacific Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: CET observes DST while MXPT does not. The 9-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CET starts or ends DST.

When can CET and MXPT meet?

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CET
MXPT
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Paris (CET). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No overlap during strict 9-5 working hours; some flexibility needed.
If both sides are willing to extend to 8am-7pm, the available window is 17:00–18:00 CET (08:00–09:00 MXPT).

Hour-by-hour CET to MXPT conversion table

CET time (Paris)MXPT time (Mazatlán)Status
00:00 Fri15:00 ThuMXPT working
01:00 Fri16:00 ThuMXPT working
02:00 Fri17:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
03:00 Fri18:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
04:00 Fri19:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
05:00 Fri20:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
06:00 Fri21:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
07:00 Fri22:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
08:00 Fri23:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
09:00 Fri00:00 FriCET working
10:00 Fri01:00 FriCET working
11:00 Fri02:00 FriCET working
12:00 Fri03:00 FriCET working
13:00 Fri04:00 FriCET working
14:00 Fri05:00 FriCET working
15:00 Fri06:00 FriCET working
16:00 Fri07:00 FriCET working
17:00 Fri08:00 FriOff-hours both sides
18:00 Fri09:00 FriMXPT working
19:00 Fri10:00 FriMXPT working
20:00 Fri11:00 FriMXPT working
21:00 Fri12:00 FriMXPT working
22:00 Fri13:00 FriMXPT working
23:00 Fri14:00 FriMXPT working

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Central European Time (CET)
IANA identifier
Europe/Paris
Current UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+2
Major cities in this zone
ParisLyonMarseille
Mexican Pacific Time (MXPT)
IANA identifier
America/Mazatlan
Current UTC offset
UTC-07:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-7
Major cities in this zone
Mazatlán

Sun today in Paris and Mazatlán

Paris
Sunrise
06:02
Sunset
21:35
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 33m

Related converters

MXPT to CET (reverse)CET to ESTCET to PSTCET to GMTCET to UTCCET to ISTEST to MXPTPST to MXPTGMT to MXPTUTC to MXPTIST to MXPT
Looking for local time? See time in Paris or time in Mazatlán.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CET and MXPT right now?+
MXPT (Mexican Pacific Time) is currently 9 hours behind CET (Central European Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does CET or MXPT observe daylight saving time?+
CET: observes daylight saving time. MXPT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CET and MXPT?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 17:00–18:00 CET (08:00–09:00 MXPT).
What time is it in Mazatlán when it is 12:00 noon in Paris?+
When it is 12:00 Fri in Paris (CET), it is 03:00 Fri in Mazatlán (MXPT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CET and MXPT?+
CET maps to "Europe/Paris" in the IANA database. MXPT maps to "America/Mazatlan". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Paris ahead of or behind Mazatlán?+
Whether Paris (CET) is ahead of or behind Mazatlán (MXPT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now MXPT is 9 hours behind CET. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for CET and MXPT?+
CET is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2) and MXPT is UTC-07:00 (GMT-7). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both CET and MXPT?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between CET and MXPT is 17:00–18:00 CET.