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Convert PST to CET
Pacific Standard Time to Central European Time — Paris is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles
Quick Facts
Time Difference
+9 hours
PST Full Name
Pacific Standard Time
CET Full Name
Central European Time
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About PST and CET Time Zones
PST (Pacific Standard Time) is UTC-8 and covers cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle. CET (Central European Time) is UTC+1 and covers cities like Paris, Berlin, Rome.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Los Angeles (PST), it's 9:00 PM in Paris (CET). The time difference between PST and CET is 9 hours — Paris is ahead of Los Angeles.
A workday starting at 9 AM in Los Angeles corresponds to 6:00 PM in Paris, giving a short overlap window for morning meetings.
Daylight Saving Time
PST observes Daylight Saving Time and becomes PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) during summer months, shifting clocks forward by 1 hour to UTC-7.
CET observes Daylight Saving Time and becomes CEST (Central European Summer Time) during summer months, shifting clocks forward by 1 hour to UTC+2.
During DST transitions, the time difference between PST and CET may shift by ±1 hour. Always verify the current offset above for the most accurate conversion.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between PST and CET?
Paris (CET) is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles (PST). The offset is +9 hours.
Is CET ahead or behind PST?
CET is 9 hours ahead of PST. PST is UTC-7 and CET is UTC+2.
When it's 12:00 PM in Los Angeles, what time is it in Paris?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Los Angeles (PST), it's 9:00 PM in Paris (CET).
When it's 5:00 PM in Los Angeles, what time is it in Paris?
When it's 5:00 PM in Los Angeles (PST), it's 2:00 AM in Paris (CET).
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.
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.