CET to SST Time Converter

Convert Central European Time (CET) to Samoa Standard Time (American) (SST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 13 hours behind.

Paris · Central European Time
08:01:21
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00
Pago Pago · Samoa Standard Time (American)
19:01:21
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT-11 · UTC-11:00

Convert a specific time

From: CET (Paris)
To: SST (Pago Pago)
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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
SST (Samoa Standard Time (American))
Observes DST
No

Heads up: CET observes DST while SST does not. The 13-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CET starts or ends DST.

When can CET and SST meet?

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SST
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 business-hours overlap exists between CET and SST.
The two zones are too far apart for synchronous meetings during normal working hours. Plan async or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.

Hour-by-hour CET to SST conversion table

CET time (Paris)SST time (Pago Pago)Status
00:00 Tue11:00 MonSST working
01:00 Tue12:00 MonSST working
02:00 Tue13:00 MonSST working
03:00 Tue14:00 MonSST working
04:00 Tue15:00 MonSST working
05:00 Tue16:00 MonSST working
06:00 Tue17:00 MonOff-hours both sides
07:00 Tue18:00 MonOff-hours both sides
08:00 Tue19:00 MonOff-hours both sides
09:00 Tue20:00 MonCET working
10:00 Tue21:00 MonCET working
11:00 Tue22:00 MonCET working
12:00 Tue23:00 MonCET working
13:00 Tue00:00 TueCET working
14:00 Tue01:00 TueCET working
15:00 Tue02:00 TueCET working
16:00 Tue03:00 TueCET working
17:00 Tue04:00 TueOff-hours both sides
18:00 Tue05:00 TueOff-hours both sides
19:00 Tue06:00 TueOff-hours both sides
20:00 Tue07:00 TueOff-hours both sides
21:00 Tue08:00 TueOff-hours both sides
22:00 Tue09:00 TueSST working
23:00 Tue10:00 TueSST 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
Samoa Standard Time (American) (SST)
IANA identifier
Pacific/Pago_Pago
Current UTC offset
UTC-11:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-11
Major cities in this zone
Pago Pago

Sun today in Paris and Pago Pago

Paris
Sunrise
06:14
Sunset
21:21
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 7m

Related converters

SST to CET (reverse)CET to ESTCET to PSTCET to GMTCET to UTCCET to ISTEST to SSTPST to SSTGMT to SSTUTC to SSTIST to SST
Looking for local time? See time in Paris or time in Pago Pago.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CET and SST right now?+
SST (Samoa Standard Time (American)) is currently 13 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 SST observe daylight saving time?+
CET: observes daylight saving time. SST: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CET and SST?+
CET and SST have no business-hour overlap, even at the edges of a typical workday. Async collaboration or non-9-5 scheduling is the practical choice.
What time is it in Pago Pago when it is 12:00 noon in Paris?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Paris (CET), it is 23:00 Mon in Pago Pago (SST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CET and SST?+
CET maps to "Europe/Paris" in the IANA database. SST maps to "Pacific/Pago_Pago". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Paris ahead of or behind Pago Pago?+
Whether Paris (CET) is ahead of or behind Pago Pago (SST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now SST is 13 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 SST?+
CET is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2) and SST is UTC-11:00 (GMT-11). 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 SST?+
No standard business-hours overlap exists between CET and SST. Plan asynchronous work or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.