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Convert CET to PST
Central European Time to Pacific Standard Time — Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Paris
Quick Facts
Time Difference
-9 hours
CET Full Name
Central European Time
PST Full Name
Pacific Standard Time
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About CET and PST Time Zones
CET (Central European Time) is UTC+1 and covers cities like Paris, Berlin, Rome. PST (Pacific Standard Time) is UTC-8 and covers cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Paris (CET), it's 3:00 AM in Los Angeles (PST). The time difference between CET and PST is 9 hours — Los Angeles is behind Paris.
The 9-hour difference makes real-time overlap challenging — early morning calls (7–9 AM CET) work best.
Daylight Saving Time
CET observes Daylight Saving Time and becomes CEST (Central European Summer Time) during summer months, shifting clocks forward by 1 hour to UTC+2.
PST observes Daylight Saving Time and becomes PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) during summer months, shifting clocks forward by 1 hour to UTC-7.
During DST transitions, the time difference between CET and PST may shift by ±1 hour. Always verify the current offset above for the most accurate conversion.
Use our world clock tool to compare Paris and Los Angeles with a visual timeline, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between CET and PST?
Los Angeles (PST) is 9 hours behind Paris (CET). The offset is -9 hours.
Is PST ahead or behind CET?
PST is 9 hours behind CET. CET is UTC+2 and PST is UTC-7.
When it's 12:00 PM in Paris, what time is it in Los Angeles?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Paris (CET), it's 3:00 AM in Los Angeles (PST).
When it's 5:00 PM in Paris, what time is it in Los Angeles?
When it's 5:00 PM in Paris (CET), it's 8:00 AM in Los Angeles (PST).
Does CET change for Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. CET (Central European Time, UTC+1) becomes CEST (Central European Summer Time, UTC+2) in summer, shifting clocks forward 1 hour.
Does PST change for Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. PST (Pacific Standard Time, UTC-8) becomes PDT (Pacific Daylight Time, UTC-7) in summer, shifting clocks forward 1 hour.