CET to PST Time Converter

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

Paris · Central European Time
20:28:21
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00
Los Angeles · Pacific Standard Time
11:28:21
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00

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From: CET (Paris)
To: PST (Los Angeles)
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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
PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-07:00 → UTC-08:00

When can CET and PST meet?

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 PST).

Hour-by-hour CET to PST conversion table

CET time (Paris)PST time (Los Angeles)Status
00:00 Tue15:00 MonPST working
01:00 Tue16:00 MonPST working
02:00 Tue17:00 MonOff-hours both sides
03:00 Tue18:00 MonOff-hours both sides
04:00 Tue19:00 MonOff-hours both sides
05:00 Tue20:00 MonOff-hours both sides
06:00 Tue21:00 MonOff-hours both sides
07:00 Tue22:00 MonOff-hours both sides
08:00 Tue23:00 MonOff-hours both sides
09:00 Tue00:00 TueCET working
10:00 Tue01:00 TueCET working
11:00 Tue02:00 TueCET working
12:00 Tue03:00 TueCET working
13:00 Tue04:00 TueCET working
14:00 Tue05:00 TueCET working
15:00 Tue06:00 TueCET working
16:00 Tue07:00 TueCET working
17:00 Tue08:00 TueOff-hours both sides
18:00 Tue09:00 TuePST working
19:00 Tue10:00 TuePST working
20:00 Tue11:00 TuePST working
21:00 Tue12:00 TuePST working
22:00 Tue13:00 TuePST working
23:00 Tue14:00 TuePST 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
Pacific Standard Time (PST)
IANA identifier
America/Los_Angeles
Current UTC offset
UTC-07:00
Current abbreviation
PDT
Major cities in this zone
Los AngelesSan FranciscoSeattlePortlandSan Diego

Sun today in Paris and Los Angeles

Paris
Sunrise
06:25
Sunset
21:11
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
14h 46m
Los Angeles
Sunrise
06:01
Sunset
19:40
Solar noon
12:50
Daylight
13h 39m

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Looking for local time? See time in Paris or time in Los Angeles.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CET and PST right now?+
PST (Pacific Standard 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 PST observe daylight saving time?+
CET: observes daylight saving time. PST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CET and PST?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 17:00–18:00 CET (08:00–09:00 PST).
What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 12:00 noon in Paris?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Paris (CET), it is 03:00 Tue in Los Angeles (PST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CET and PST?+
CET maps to "Europe/Paris" in the IANA database. PST maps to "America/Los_Angeles". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.