WST to CET Time Converter

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

Apia · Samoa Time
07:01:00
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+13 · UTC+13:00
Paris · Central European Time
20:01:00
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00

Convert a specific time

From: WST (Apia)
To: CET (Paris)
--:--

Daylight Saving status right now

WST (Samoa 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 WST does not. The 11-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CET starts or ends DST.

When can WST and CET meet?

00
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
WST
CET
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Apia (WST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No business-hours overlap exists between WST and CET.
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 WST to CET conversion table

WST time (Apia)CET time (Paris)Status
00:00 Wed13:00 TueCET working
01:00 Wed14:00 TueCET working
02:00 Wed15:00 TueCET working
03:00 Wed16:00 TueCET working
04:00 Wed17:00 TueOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed18:00 TueOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed19:00 TueOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed20:00 TueOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed21:00 TueOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed22:00 TueWST working
10:00 Wed23:00 TueWST working
11:00 Wed00:00 WedWST working
12:00 Wed01:00 WedWST working
13:00 Wed02:00 WedWST working
14:00 Wed03:00 WedWST working
15:00 Wed04:00 WedWST working
16:00 Wed05:00 WedWST working
17:00 Wed06:00 WedOff-hours both sides
18:00 Wed07:00 WedOff-hours both sides
19:00 Wed08:00 WedOff-hours both sides
20:00 Wed09:00 WedCET working
21:00 Wed10:00 WedCET working
22:00 Wed11:00 WedCET working
23:00 Wed12:00 WedCET 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

Samoa Time (WST)
IANA identifier
Pacific/Apia
Current UTC offset
UTC+13:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+13
Major cities in this zone
Apia
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 Apia and Paris

Paris
Sunrise
06:14
Sunset
21:21
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 7m

Related converters

CET to WST (reverse)WST to ESTWST to PSTWST to GMTWST to UTCWST to ISTEST to CETPST to CETGMT to CETUTC to CETIST to CET
Looking for local time? See time in Apia or time in Paris.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between WST and CET right now?+
CET (Central European Time) is currently 11 hours behind WST (Samoa Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does WST or CET observe daylight saving time?+
WST: does not observe daylight saving time. CET: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between WST and CET?+
WST and CET 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 Paris when it is 12:00 noon in Apia?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Apia (WST), it is 01:00 Wed in Paris (CET).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for WST and CET?+
WST maps to "Pacific/Apia" 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 Apia ahead of or behind Paris?+
Whether Apia (WST) is ahead of or behind Paris (CET) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CET is 11 hours behind WST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for WST and CET?+
WST is UTC+13:00 (GMT+13) 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 WST and CET?+
No standard business-hours overlap exists between WST and CET. Plan asynchronous work or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.