CET to San Francisco Time Converter
PST is 9 hours behind CET. 9:00 AM CET = 12:00 AM PST.
PST is 9 hours behind CET at the moment. To convert CET to San Francisco Time, subtract 9 hours from the CET time: 9:00 AM CET = 12:00 AM PST.
CET (Central European Time) is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Switzerland and more. San Francisco Time (San Francisco time) is used in San Francisco, USA.
CET to San Francisco Time time conversion table
CET to San Francisco Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| CET | San Francisco Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 PM−1 |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 PM−1 |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 |
| CET | San Francisco Time |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| CET | San Francisco Time |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
Conversion table from CET to San Francisco Time for 7 Nov 2026. A tick marks hours that fall between 9 AM and 5 PM in both places. +1 means the next day in San Francisco Time, −1 the previous day.
- ✓ marks 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Greyed times are night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert CET to San Francisco Time
Subtract 9 hours from the CET time to get San Francisco Time.
Example: 9:00 AM CET = 12:00 AM PST.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM CET = 4:00 PM PST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between CET and San Francisco Time
The time difference between CET and San Francisco Time is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 7 Mar 2026: San Francisco Time is 9 hours behind of CET.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 28 Mar 2026: San Francisco Time is 8 hours behind of CET.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: San Francisco Time is 9 hours behind of CET.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: San Francisco Time is 8 hours behind of CET.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: San Francisco Time is 9 hours behind of CET.
CET and San Francisco Time during daylight saving time
- CET next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).
- San Francisco Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from PST (UTC−8) to PDT (UTC−7).
Best time for a meeting between CET and San Francisco Time
CET and San Francisco Time have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM CET, which is 10:00 PM PST.
CET to San Francisco Time FAQ
What is the time difference between CET and San Francisco Time?
Right now PST is 9 hours behind CET. The gap changes 5 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM CET in San Francisco Time?
9:00 AM CET is 12:00 AM PST.
What is 12 PM (noon) CET in San Francisco Time?
12:00 PM CET is 3:00 AM PST.
Is San Francisco Time ahead of or behind CET?
PST is 9 hours behind CET, so it is earlier in San Francisco Time than in CET.
Does CET change for daylight saving time?
Yes. CET next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CET to CEST.
Does San Francisco Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. San Francisco Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from PST to PDT.
What is the best time for a meeting between CET and San Francisco Time?
CET and San Francisco Time have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM CET, which is 10:00 PM PST.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.