PDT to CET Time Converter

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

Los Angeles · Pacific Daylight Time
08:07:53
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00
Paris · Central European Time
17:07:53
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00

Convert a specific time

From: PDT (Los Angeles)
To: CET (Paris)
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Daylight Saving status right now

PDT (Pacific Daylight Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-07:00 → UTC-08:00
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

When can PDT and CET meet?

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CET
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Los Angeles (PDT). 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 08:00–09:00 PDT (17:00–18:00 CET).

Hour-by-hour PDT to CET conversion table

PDT time (Los Angeles)CET time (Paris)Status
00:00 Tue09:00 TueCET working
01:00 Tue10:00 TueCET working
02:00 Tue11:00 TueCET working
03:00 Tue12:00 TueCET working
04:00 Tue13:00 TueCET working
05:00 Tue14:00 TueCET working
06:00 Tue15:00 TueCET working
07:00 Tue16:00 TueCET working
08:00 Tue17:00 TueOff-hours both sides
09:00 Tue18:00 TuePDT working
10:00 Tue19:00 TuePDT working
11:00 Tue20:00 TuePDT working
12:00 Tue21:00 TuePDT working
13:00 Tue22:00 TuePDT working
14:00 Tue23:00 TuePDT working
15:00 Tue00:00 WedPDT working
16:00 Tue01:00 WedPDT working
17:00 Tue02:00 WedOff-hours both sides
18:00 Tue03:00 WedOff-hours both sides
19:00 Tue04:00 WedOff-hours both sides
20:00 Tue05:00 WedOff-hours both sides
21:00 Tue06:00 WedOff-hours both sides
22:00 Tue07:00 WedOff-hours both sides
23:00 Tue08:00 WedOff-hours both sides

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

Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
IANA identifier
America/Los_Angeles
Current UTC offset
UTC-07:00
Current abbreviation
PDT
Major cities in this zone
Los AngelesSan FranciscoSeattlePortlandSan Diego
Central European Time (CET)
IANA identifier
Europe/Paris
Current UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+2
Major cities in this zone
ParisLyonMarseille

Sun today in Los Angeles and Paris

Los Angeles
Sunrise
05:55
Sunset
19:46
Solar noon
12:50
Daylight
13h 51m
Paris
Sunrise
06:14
Sunset
21:21
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 7m

Related converters

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between PDT and CET right now?+
CET (Central European Time) is currently 9 hours ahead PDT (Pacific Daylight Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does PDT or CET observe daylight saving time?+
PDT: observes daylight saving time. CET: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between PDT and CET?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 08:00–09:00 PDT (17:00–18:00 CET).
What time is it in Paris when it is 12:00 noon in Los Angeles?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Los Angeles (PDT), it is 21:00 Tue in Paris (CET).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for PDT and CET?+
PDT maps to "America/Los_Angeles" in the IANA database. CET maps to "Europe/Paris". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Los Angeles ahead of or behind Paris?+
Whether Los Angeles (PDT) is ahead of or behind Paris (CET) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CET is 9 hours ahead PDT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for PDT and CET?+
PDT is UTC-07:00 (PDT) and CET is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2). 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 PDT and CET?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between PDT and CET is 08:00–09:00 PDT.