Question 1

What is the time difference between PST and CET?

Accepted Answer

Central European Time (CET) is 9 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time (PST). Use the conversion table above to see the exact time for each hour.

Question 2

How do I convert PST to CET?

Accepted Answer

To convert PST to CET, add 9 hours to the PST time. For example, 9:00 AM PST is 6:00 PM CET.

Question 3

What time is it in CET when it's noon in PST?

Accepted Answer

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in PST, it's 9:00 PM in CET. CET is 9 hours ahead of PST.

Question 4

How many hours ahead is CET from PST?

Accepted Answer

CET is 9 hours ahead of PST. This means when it's 9:00 AM in PST, it's 6:00 PM in CET.

Question 5

Is CET ahead or behind PST?

Accepted Answer

CET is ahead of PST by 9 hours. Clocks in CET show a later time than PST.

Question 6

Does PST observe daylight saving time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Pacific Standard Time observes daylight saving time. During DST, the abbreviation changes to PDT and clocks move forward by one hour.

Question 7

Does CET observe daylight saving time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Central European Time observes daylight saving time. During DST, the abbreviation changes to CEST and clocks move forward by one hour.

Question 8

What is the best time to call from PST to CET?

Accepted Answer

The best time for a call between PST and CET is during overlapping business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in both timezones. Check the color-coded conversion table above — green hours indicate business hours in both zones.

Question 9

When does daylight saving time change in PST?

Accepted Answer

Daylight saving time transitions vary by year and region. Pacific Standard Time observes DST, which typically shifts clocks forward by one hour in spring and back in fall. During DST transitions, the time difference between PST and CET may temporarily change. Check our DST change calendar for exact dates.

Question 10

Do PST and CET ever have the same time?

Accepted Answer

No, PST and CET are always 9 hours apart. Both timezones observe DST, so the difference remains consistent.

Pacific Standard Time (PST)	Period	Central European Time (CET)	Period
12:00 AM	Night	9:00 AM	Business
1:00 AM	Night	10:00 AM	Business
2:00 AM	Night	11:00 AM	Business
3:00 AM	Night	12:00 PM	Business
4:00 AM	Night	1:00 PM	Business
5:00 AM	Night	2:00 PM	Business
6:00 AM	Morning	3:00 PM	Business
7:00 AM	Morning	4:00 PM	Business
8:00 AM	Morning	5:00 PM	Business
9:00 AM	Business	6:00 PM	Evening
10:00 AM	Business	7:00 PM	Evening
11:00 AM	Business	8:00 PM	Evening
12:00 PM	Business	9:00 PM	Evening
1:00 PM	Business	10:00 PM	Evening
2:00 PM	Business	11:00 PM	Evening
3:00 PM	Business	12:00 AM+1d	Night
4:00 PM	Business	1:00 AM+1d	Night
5:00 PM	Business	2:00 AM+1d	Night
6:00 PM	Evening	3:00 AM+1d	Night
7:00 PM	Evening	4:00 AM+1d	Night
8:00 PM	Evening	5:00 AM+1d	Night
9:00 PM	Evening	6:00 AM+1d	Morning
10:00 PM	Evening	7:00 AM+1d	Morning
11:00 PM	Evening	8:00 AM+1d	Morning

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