CET to PST converter

Central European Time (CET) is UTC+1 and observes summer time (CEST, UTC+2, roughly March–October). It covers Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Rome and Amsterdam.

Pacific Time (PST) is UTC−8 and observes daylight saving (PDT, UTC−7, roughly March–November). It covers Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle and Vancouver.

Pacific Time is typically 9 hours behind Central European Time, though daylight saving can shift the difference by an hour at some times of year.

Time difference between Central European Time and Pacific Time

Pacific Time is typically 9 hours behind Central European Time, though daylight saving can shift the difference by an hour at some times of year. Put the other way around: pacific Time (PST) is typically 9 hours behind Central European Time (CET). The table above shows the difference hour by hour using today's actual offsets.

Best time to call Pacific Time from Central European Time

There's no 9-to-5 overlap between Central European Time and Pacific Time, so one side always has to flex. The practical slots: 7:00 PM in Central European Time is 10:00 AM in Pacific Time. Daylight saving can shift these times by an hour at some points in the year.