PONT to CET Time Converter

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

Palikir · Pohnpei Time
02:04:44
Thursday, May 14, 2026
GMT+11 · UTC+11:00
Paris · Central European Time
17:04:44
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00

Convert a specific time

From: PONT (Palikir)
To: CET (Paris)
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Daylight Saving status right now

PONT (Pohnpei Time)
Observes DST
No
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

Heads up: CET observes DST while PONT does not. The 9-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CET starts or ends DST.

When can PONT and CET meet?

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PONT
CET
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Palikir (PONT). 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 PONT (08:00–09:00 CET).

Hour-by-hour PONT to CET conversion table

PONT time (Palikir)CET time (Paris)Status
00:00 Thu15:00 WedCET working
01:00 Thu16:00 WedCET working
02:00 Thu17:00 WedOff-hours both sides
03:00 Thu18:00 WedOff-hours both sides
04:00 Thu19:00 WedOff-hours both sides
05:00 Thu20:00 WedOff-hours both sides
06:00 Thu21:00 WedOff-hours both sides
07:00 Thu22:00 WedOff-hours both sides
08:00 Thu23:00 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Thu00:00 ThuPONT working
10:00 Thu01:00 ThuPONT working
11:00 Thu02:00 ThuPONT working
12:00 Thu03:00 ThuPONT working
13:00 Thu04:00 ThuPONT working
14:00 Thu05:00 ThuPONT working
15:00 Thu06:00 ThuPONT working
16:00 Thu07:00 ThuPONT working
17:00 Thu08:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
18:00 Thu09:00 ThuCET working
19:00 Thu10:00 ThuCET working
20:00 Thu11:00 ThuCET working
21:00 Thu12:00 ThuCET working
22:00 Thu13:00 ThuCET working
23:00 Thu14:00 ThuCET 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

Pohnpei Time (PONT)
IANA identifier
Pacific/Pohnpei
Current UTC offset
UTC+11:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+11
Major cities in this zone
Palikir
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 Palikir and Paris

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 Palikir or time in Paris.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between PONT and CET right now?+
CET (Central European Time) is currently 9 hours behind PONT (Pohnpei Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does PONT or CET observe daylight saving time?+
PONT: does not observe daylight saving time. CET: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between PONT and CET?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 17:00–18:00 PONT (08:00–09:00 CET).
What time is it in Paris when it is 12:00 noon in Palikir?+
When it is 12:00 Thu in Palikir (PONT), it is 03:00 Thu in Paris (CET).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for PONT and CET?+
PONT maps to "Pacific/Pohnpei" 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 Palikir ahead of or behind Paris?+
Whether Palikir (PONT) is ahead of or behind Paris (CET) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CET is 9 hours behind PONT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for PONT and CET?+
PONT is UTC+11:00 (GMT+11) 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 PONT and CET?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between PONT and CET is 17:00–18:00 PONT.