CET to PST Time Converter
Pacific Standard Time (PST) is currently 9 hours behind Central European Time (CET). CET is UTC+1 and PST is UTC-8. The table below converts every hour of the day between the two, and the call planner shows where working hours line up.
Best Time for a Call
There is no overlap between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM office hours in these two zones. Stretching to early mornings and evenings, the workable window runs from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM in CET, which is 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM in PST. One side ends up outside normal hours, so alternating who takes the awkward slot is a fair way to handle recurring calls.
Comparing more than two places? The Overlap Zones tool shows working hours for several cities on one grid.
Hour by Hour: CET to PST
Rows marked office hours fall between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in both places. For a specific date, use the interactive converter.
Does the Difference Change During the Year?
CET and PST are fixed offsets, so the difference between them never changes.
CET is UTC+1, used across most of continental Europe in winter. The region switches to CEST (UTC+2) from late March to late October.
PST is UTC-8, used on the North American west coast in winter. The region switches to PDT (UTC-7) from March to November.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours behind is PST compared to CET?
PST is currently 9 hours behind CET. CET and PST are fixed offsets, so the difference between them never changes.
What time is 9:00 AM in CET in PST?
9:00 AM in CET is 12:00 AM in PST.
What is the best time for a call between CET and PST?
There is no overlap between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM office hours in these two zones. Stretching to early mornings and evenings, the workable window runs from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM in CET, which is 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM in PST. One side ends up outside normal hours, so alternating who takes the awkward slot is a fair way to handle recurring calls.