CET to PT Time Converter

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

Paris · Central European Time
21:18:52
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00
Los Angeles · Pacific Time
12:18:52
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00

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From: CET (Paris)
To: PT (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
PT (Pacific 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 PT meet?

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CET
PT
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 PT).

Hour-by-hour CET to PT conversion table

CET time (Paris)PT time (Los Angeles)Status
00:00 Tue15:00 MonPT working
01:00 Tue16:00 MonPT 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 TuePT working
19:00 Tue10:00 TuePT working
20:00 Tue11:00 TuePT working
21:00 Tue12:00 TuePT working
22:00 Tue13:00 TuePT working
23:00 Tue14:00 TuePT 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 Time (PT)
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
06:14
Sunset
21:21
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 7m
Los Angeles
Sunrise
05:55
Sunset
19:46
Solar noon
12:50
Daylight
13h 51m

Related converters

PT to CET (reverse)CET to ESTCET to PSTCET to GMTCET to UTCCET to ISTEST to PTPST to PTGMT to PTUTC to PTIST to PT
Looking for local time? See time in Paris or time in Los Angeles.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CET and PT right now?+
PT (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 PT observe daylight saving time?+
CET: observes daylight saving time. PT: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CET and PT?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 17:00–18:00 CET (08:00–09:00 PT).
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 (PT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CET and PT?+
CET maps to "Europe/Paris" in the IANA database. PT maps to "America/Los_Angeles". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Paris ahead of or behind Los Angeles?+
Whether Paris (CET) is ahead of or behind Los Angeles (PT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now PT 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 PT?+
CET is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2) and PT is UTC-07:00 (PDT). 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 PT?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between CET and PT is 17:00–18:00 CET.