PST to CET Time Converter

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

Los Angeles · Pacific Standard Time
13:55:25
Sunday, May 10, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00
Paris · Central European Time
22:55:25
Sunday, May 10, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00

Convert a specific time

From: PST (Los Angeles)
To: CET (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
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 PST 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 (PST). 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 PST (17:00–18:00 CET).

Hour-by-hour PST to CET conversion table

PST time (Los Angeles)CET time (Paris)Status
00:00 Sun09:00 SunCET working
01:00 Sun10:00 SunCET working
02:00 Sun11:00 SunCET working
03:00 Sun12:00 SunCET working
04:00 Sun13:00 SunCET working
05:00 Sun14:00 SunCET working
06:00 Sun15:00 SunCET working
07:00 Sun16:00 SunCET working
08:00 Sun17:00 SunOff-hours both sides
09:00 Sun18:00 SunPST working
10:00 Sun19:00 SunPST working
11:00 Sun20:00 SunPST working
12:00 Sun21:00 SunPST working
13:00 Sun22:00 SunPST working
14:00 Sun23:00 SunPST working
15:00 Sun00:00 MonPST working
16:00 Sun01:00 MonPST working
17:00 Sun02:00 MonOff-hours both sides
18:00 Sun03:00 MonOff-hours both sides
19:00 Sun04:00 MonOff-hours both sides
20:00 Sun05:00 MonOff-hours both sides
21:00 Sun06:00 MonOff-hours both sides
22:00 Sun07:00 MonOff-hours both sides
23:00 Sun08:00 MonOff-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 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
05:56
Sunset
19:44
Solar noon
12:50
Daylight
13h 48m
Paris
Sunrise
06:17
Sunset
21:19
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 1m

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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 CET right now?+
CET (Central European 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 CET observe daylight saving time?+
PST: observes daylight saving time. CET: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between PST and CET?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 08:00–09:00 PST (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 Sun in Los Angeles (PST), it is 21:00 Sun in Paris (CET).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for PST and CET?+
PST 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 (PST) is ahead of or behind Paris (CET) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CET is 9 hours ahead PST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for PST and CET?+
PST 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 PST and CET?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between PST and CET is 08:00–09:00 PST.