PST to CET Converter
CET is 9 hours ahead of PST. 9:00 AM PST = 6:00 PM CET.
CET is 9 hours ahead of PST at the moment. To convert PST to CET, add 9 hours to the PST time: 9:00 AM PST = 6:00 PM CET.
PST (Pacific Time) is used in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas, Portland, Vancouver. CET (Central European Time) is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Switzerland and more.
PST here means Pacific Standard Time, not Philippine Standard Time.
PST to CET time conversion table
PST to CET on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| PST | CET | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM PST | 9:00 AM CET | — |
| 1:00 AM PST | 10:00 AM CET | — |
| 2:00 AM PST | 11:00 AM CET | — |
| 3:00 AM PST | 12:00 PM CET | — |
| 4:00 AM PST | 1:00 PM CET | — |
| 5:00 AM PST | 2:00 PM CET | — |
| 6:00 AM PST | 3:00 PM CET | — |
| 7:00 AM PST | 4:00 PM CET | — |
| 8:00 AM PST | 5:00 PM CET | — |
| 9:00 AM PST | 6:00 PM CET | — |
| 10:00 AM PST | 7:00 PM CET | — |
| 11:00 AM PST | 8:00 PM CET | — |
| 12:00 PM PST | 9:00 PM CET | — |
| 1:00 PM PST | 10:00 PM CET | night |
| 2:00 PM PST | 11:00 PM CET | night |
| 3:00 PM PST | 12:00 AM CET | next day |
| 4:00 PM PST | 1:00 AM CET | next day |
| 5:00 PM PST | 2:00 AM CET | next day |
| 6:00 PM PST | 3:00 AM CET | next day |
| 7:00 PM PST | 4:00 AM CET | next day |
| 8:00 PM PST | 5:00 AM CET | next day |
| 9:00 PM PST | 6:00 AM CET | next day |
| 10:00 PM PST | 7:00 AM CET | next day |
| 11:00 PM PST | 8:00 AM CET | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert PST to CET
Add 9 hours to the PST time to get CET.
Example: 9:00 AM PST = 6:00 PM CET.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM PST = 7:00 AM CET (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between PST and CET
The time difference between PST and CET 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:
- 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: CET is 9 hours ahead of PST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 27 Mar 2026: CET is 8 hours ahead of PST.
- 28 Mar 2026 – 23 Oct 2026: CET is 9 hours ahead of PST.
- 24 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: CET is 8 hours ahead of PST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: CET is 9 hours ahead of PST.
PST and CET during daylight saving time
- PST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from PST (UTC−8) to PDT (UTC−7).
- 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).
Best time for a meeting between PST and CET
PST and CET have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM PST, which is 4:00 PM CET.
PST to CET FAQ
What is the time difference between PST and CET?
Right now CET is 9 hours ahead of PST. The gap changes 5 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM PST in CET?
9:00 AM PST is 6:00 PM CET.
What is 12 PM (noon) PST in CET?
12:00 PM PST is 9:00 PM CET.
Is CET ahead of or behind PST?
CET is 9 hours ahead of PST, so it is later in CET than in PST.
Does PST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. PST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from PST to PDT.
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.
What is the best time for a meeting between PST and CET?
PST and CET have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM PST, which is 4:00 PM CET.
Is PT the same as PST?
PST is the winter (standard) name of Pacific Time (PT). From March to November the same clocks are called PDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.