CET/CEST to PST/PDT time converter
PST/PDT is 9 hours behind CET/CEST. When it is 9:00 AM in CET/CEST, it is 12:00 AM in PST/PDT.
10:16 PM in CET/CEST, Friday, October 16, 2026
CET/CEST to PST/PDT conversion table
Every hour of today in CET/CEST and the matching time in PST/PDT. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| CET/CEST | PST/PDT |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Best time to call or meet
Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in CET/CEST (7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in PST/PDT): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because CET/CEST and PST/PDT switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -9h
- Oct 25, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -8h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -9h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 28, 2027: -8h
- Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: -9h
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between CET/CEST and PST/PDT?
PST/PDT is 9 hours behind CET/CEST.
What time is it in PST/PDT when it is 9 AM in CET/CEST?
When it is 9:00 AM in CET/CEST, it is 12:00 AM in PST/PDT.
When is the best time to call PST/PDT from CET/CEST?
Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in CET/CEST (7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in PST/PDT): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.
Does the time difference between CET/CEST and PST/PDT change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.