CET to PST Converter

Category: Time Zone Converters

- June 29, 2025

| |

Central European Time (CET)

UTC+1 • Berlin, Paris, Madrid

Conversion Settings

Configure your timezone conversion preferences

Auto Convert

Daylight Saving Aware

Show UTC Offset

Show Seconds

Pacific Standard Time (PST)

UTC-8 • Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle

--:--:--

Select a time to convert

Time Difference: --

UTC Offset (CET): +1

UTC Offset (PST): -8

DST Status: --

CET Time: --

PST Time: --

Time Format:

Current CET: --:--:--

Current PST: --:--:--

🇪🇺 CET switches to CEST (UTC+2) during summer months (March-October). PST is observed during standard time (November-March). During summer, PST becomes PDT (UTC-7).

CET to PST Conversion Guide

What is CET to PST Conversion?

CET to PST conversion helps you translate time between Central European Time and Pacific Standard Time zones. CET is UTC+1 and is used during standard time from October to March. PST is UTC-8 and is used during standard time from November to March. The time difference varies between 8-10 hours depending on daylight saving periods.

Time Zone Information

Central European Time (CET): Used across most of Europe including Germany, France, Spain during standard time. Always UTC+1 from last Sunday in October to last Sunday in March.

Pacific Standard Time (PST): Used on the US West Coast including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle during standard time. Always UTC-8 from first Sunday in November to second Sunday in March.

Time Difference: PST is 9 hours behind CET (winter), 8 hours behind CEST (summer), or 10 hours behind when only one observes daylight time.

Daylight Saving Time Impact

European Time: Switches between CET (UTC+1) in winter and CEST (UTC+2) in summer

Pacific Time: Switches between PST (UTC-8) in winter and PDT (UTC-7) in summer

Complex Differences: The time difference changes from 9 hours (CET to PST) to 8 hours (CEST to PDT) to 10 hours during transition periods

Common Conversion Examples

Business Hours (Winter)

CET 9:00 AM → PST 12:00 AM (midnight)

CET 6:00 PM → PST 9:00 AM

9-hour difference during winter months

Business Hours (Summer)

CEST 9:00 AM → PDT 12:00 AM (midnight)

CEST 6:00 PM → PDT 9:00 AM

8-hour difference during summer months

Meeting Planning

Best CET Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Converts to PST: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

European evening = US West Coast morning

Conference Calls

CET Morning: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

PST Previous Day: 11:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Large time difference challenges scheduling

Conversion Tips & Best Practices

• The large time difference (8-10 hours) makes real-time collaboration challenging

• Europe and US West Coast have brief overlap windows for business meetings

• European evening (5-7 PM) = US West Coast morning (8-10 AM) works best

• Both regions observe daylight saving time but with different start/end dates

• Always specify which time zone you're referencing when scheduling across these regions

• Consider using UTC as a neutral reference point for international coordination

Convert Between CET and PST

Trying to coordinate between Europe and the US West Coast? Whether you're booking meetings, planning calls, or managing projects across time zones, switching between Central European Time (CET) and Pacific Standard Time (PST) can get tricky. This calculator takes the guesswork out of it. Plug in a date and time from one zone, and it gives you the exact corresponding time in the other, right down to the second if you want.

Why This Time Converter Makes a Real Difference

Not all time converters are built the same. This one does more than just subtract hours. It knows when daylight saving time kicks in and adjusts accordingly. That means you get accurate results no matter the season or region. Whether you're in Berlin trying to set up a morning call with San Francisco, or in LA planning a delivery time in Paris, it handles the math for you.

How to Use the Time Converter

Step 1: Choose Your Input Time

Start by picking a date and time from the left-hand side. The tool defaults to Central European Time, but you can switch to Pacific Time using the dropdown just below the clock inputs.

Step 2: Configure Your Preferences (Optional)

In the middle section, you can turn on or off some helpful settings:

Auto Convert: Updates the result instantly as you type
Daylight Saving Aware: Keeps the conversion smart and seasonal
Show UTC Offset: Displays the +1 or -8 offset if you prefer seeing it
Show Seconds: Toggle on if you want full precision

Step 3: See the Converted Time

Click the "Convert Time" button, or just hit the spacebar or enter key. The result pops up on the right side, showing the matching time and date in the other zone. You’ll also see the current UTC offset, whether daylight saving is active, and the time difference in hours.

Bonus: Use Live Features

Below the result, live clocks show you the current time in both CET and PST. Handy if you're working on something now and need to stay in sync. There’s also a “Now” button to auto-fill the current time into the converter, and a “Swap” button to flip the direction, say from CET to PST, or the other way around.

Controls That Work With You

Swap Time Zones Instantly

If you start with a European time but realize you want to input a Pacific time instead, just hit the “Swap” button. It flips everything—from the timezone labels to the input interpretation, so you’re always clear about which way you’re converting.

Change the Clock Format

Prefer the 24-hour clock? Or maybe you’re used to AM/PM. Tap the “12 Hour” or “24 Hour” toggle to view the results the way that makes sense to you.

Keyboard Shortcuts

For power users, the tool responds to simple keyboard inputs too:

Space or Enter: Convert the time
N: Fill in the current time
S: Swap timezones
R: Reset the converter
F: Toggle 12/24 hour format

Where This Comes in Handy

Let’s say you’re in San Francisco and need to book a call with a client in Frankfurt. You pick a time—maybe 9:00 AM your local time. Use the converter, and it shows 6:00 PM CET. Or if you’re planning an email campaign and want it to land right after lunch in Madrid, you can work backward from CET to see what time that would be in Los Angeles. The tool even accounts for daylight saving on both ends, so you won’t accidentally schedule something at 2 AM by mistake.

Keep Meetings Sharp and Time Zones in Check

This converter is here to simplify things. Whether you’re balancing clients across continents or just figuring out when to call a friend, it gives you clarity without needing to think too hard. Just type in the time, hit convert, and move on with your day, confident that you’ve got it right.