CET to WST Time Converter

Convert Central European Time (CET) to Samoa Time (WST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 11 hours ahead.

Paris · Central European Time
09:15:50
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00
Apia · Samoa Time
20:15:50
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+13 · UTC+13:00

Convert a specific time

From: CET (Paris)
To: WST (Apia)
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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
WST (Samoa Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: CET observes DST while WST does not. The 11-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CET starts or ends DST.

When can CET and WST meet?

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WST
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 WST.
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 WST conversion table

CET time (Paris)WST time (Apia)Status
00:00 Wed11:00 WedWST working
01:00 Wed12:00 WedWST working
02:00 Wed13:00 WedWST working
03:00 Wed14:00 WedWST working
04:00 Wed15:00 WedWST working
05:00 Wed16:00 WedWST working
06:00 Wed17:00 WedOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed18:00 WedOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed19:00 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed20:00 WedCET working
10:00 Wed21:00 WedCET working
11:00 Wed22:00 WedCET working
12:00 Wed23:00 WedCET working
13:00 Wed00:00 ThuCET working
14:00 Wed01:00 ThuCET working
15:00 Wed02:00 ThuCET working
16:00 Wed03:00 ThuCET working
17:00 Wed04:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
18:00 Wed05:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
19:00 Wed06:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
20:00 Wed07:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
21:00 Wed08:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
22:00 Wed09:00 ThuWST working
23:00 Wed10:00 ThuWST 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 Time (WST)
IANA identifier
Pacific/Apia
Current UTC offset
UTC+13:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+13
Major cities in this zone
Apia

Sun today in Paris and Apia

Paris
Sunrise
06:13
Sunset
21:23
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 10m

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Looking for local time? See time in Paris or time in Apia.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CET and WST right now?+
WST (Samoa Time) is currently 11 hours ahead 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 WST observe daylight saving time?+
CET: observes daylight saving time. WST: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CET and WST?+
CET and WST 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 Apia when it is 12:00 noon in Paris?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Paris (CET), it is 23:00 Wed in Apia (WST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CET and WST?+
CET maps to "Europe/Paris" in the IANA database. WST maps to "Pacific/Apia". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Paris ahead of or behind Apia?+
Whether Paris (CET) is ahead of or behind Apia (WST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now WST is 11 hours ahead CET. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for CET and WST?+
CET is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2) and WST is UTC+13:00 (GMT+13). 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 WST?+
No standard business-hours overlap exists between CET and WST. Plan asynchronous work or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.