PST to CEST Time Converter

Convert Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Central European Summer Time (CEST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 9 hours ahead.

Los Angeles · Pacific Standard Time
11:28:19
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00
Paris · Central European Summer Time
20:28:19
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00

Convert a specific time

From: PST (Los Angeles)
To: CEST (Paris)
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Daylight Saving status right now

PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-07:00 → UTC-08:00
CEST (Central European Summer 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 PST and CEST meet?

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 PST (17:00–18:00 CEST).

Hour-by-hour PST to CEST conversion table

PST time (Los Angeles)CEST time (Paris)Status
00:00 Tue09:00 TueCEST working
01:00 Tue10:00 TueCEST working
02:00 Tue11:00 TueCEST working
03:00 Tue12:00 TueCEST working
04:00 Tue13:00 TueCEST working
05:00 Tue14:00 TueCEST working
06:00 Tue15:00 TueCEST working
07:00 Tue16:00 TueCEST working
08:00 Tue17:00 TueOff-hours both sides
09:00 Tue18:00 TuePST working
10:00 Tue19:00 TuePST working
11:00 Tue20:00 TuePST working
12:00 Tue21:00 TuePST working
13:00 Tue22:00 TuePST working
14:00 Tue23:00 TuePST working
15:00 Tue00:00 WedPST working
16:00 Tue01:00 WedPST 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 Standard Time (PST)
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 Summer Time (CEST)
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
06:01
Sunset
19:40
Solar noon
12:50
Daylight
13h 39m
Paris
Sunrise
06:25
Sunset
21:11
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
14h 46m

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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 PST and CEST right now?+
CEST (Central European Summer Time) is currently 9 hours ahead PST (Pacific Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does PST or CEST observe daylight saving time?+
PST: observes daylight saving time. CEST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between PST and CEST?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 08:00–09:00 PST (17:00–18:00 CEST).
What time is it in Paris when it is 12:00 noon in Los Angeles?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Los Angeles (PST), it is 21:00 Tue in Paris (CEST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for PST and CEST?+
PST maps to "America/Los_Angeles" in the IANA database. CEST maps to "Europe/Paris". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.