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CET to PST converter
Central European Time
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Pacific Time
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Pacific Time is 9 hours behind Central European Time for most of the year, and 8 hours behind for part of it, because the two change their clocks on different dates.
When does the difference change?
In 2026:
- January 1 to March 7: Pacific Time is 9 hours behind Central European Time
- March 8 to March 28: Pacific Time is 8 hours behind Central European Time
- March 29 to October 24: Pacific Time is 9 hours behind Central European Time
- October 25 to October 31: Pacific Time is 8 hours behind Central European Time
- November 1 to December 31: Pacific Time is 9 hours behind Central European Time
Questions
What time is 9 AM CET in PST?
For most of the year, 9 AM Central European Time is 12 AM Pacific Time. For part of the year it is 1 AM, because of daylight saving time.
How many hours ahead or behind is PST from CET?
Pacific Time is 9 hours behind Central European Time for most of the year, and 8 hours behind for part of it, because the two change their clocks on different dates.
Does the CET to PST difference change?
Yes. It changes 4 times in 2026 because of daylight saving time.
About these time zones
CET to PST, hour by hour
| Central European Time | Pacific Time |
|---|---|
| 12 AM | 3 PM (previous day) |
| 1 AM | 4 PM (previous day) |
| 2 AM | 5 PM (previous day) |
| 3 AM | 6 PM (previous day) |
| 4 AM | 7 PM (previous day) |
| 5 AM | 8 PM (previous day) |
| 6 AM | 9 PM (previous day) |
| 7 AM | 10 PM (previous day) |
| 8 AM | 11 PM (previous day) |
| 9 AM | 12 AM |
| 10 AM | 1 AM |
| 11 AM | 2 AM |
| 12 PM | 3 AM |
| 1 PM | 4 AM |
| 2 PM | 5 AM |
| 3 PM | 6 AM |
| 4 PM | 7 AM |
| 5 PM | 8 AM |
| 6 PM | 9 AM |
| 7 PM | 10 AM |
| 8 PM | 11 AM |
| 9 PM | 12 PM |
| 10 PM | 1 PM |
| 11 PM | 2 PM |
Based on the clocks on Monday, October 12, 2026. Use the converter above for another date.