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PT to CET Time — Convert Pacific Time (US) to Central European Time

CET is currently 9 hours ahead of PT, and that is the gap for most of the year. Because the two regions change their clocks on different dates, the gap differs by an hour for a short period each spring and each autumn.

CET is currently 9 hours ahead of PT.

PT • PDT (UTC-7)
7:31 AM
Thursday, Sep 10
CET • CEST (UTC+2)
4:31 PM
Thursday, Sep 10

Abbreviation disambiguation

On Clockjumper, CET refers to Central European Time, UTC+1 — the winter time across most of continental Western and Central Europe. From the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October the same countries move to CEST (UTC+2).

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Full PT to CET conversion table

PTCET
12:00 AM9:00 AM
1:00 AM10:00 AM
2:00 AM11:00 AM
3:00 AM12:00 PM
4:00 AM1:00 PM
5:00 AM2:00 PM
6:00 AM3:00 PM
7:00 AM4:00 PM
8:00 AM5:00 PM
9:00 AM6:00 PM
10:00 AM7:00 PM
11:00 AM8:00 PM
12:00 PM9:00 PM
1:00 PM10:00 PM
2:00 PM11:00 PM
3:00 PM12:00 AM(next day)
4:00 PM1:00 AM(next day)
5:00 PM2:00 AM(next day)
6:00 PM3:00 AM(next day)
7:00 PM4:00 AM(next day)
8:00 PM5:00 AM(next day)
9:00 PM6:00 AM(next day)
10:00 PM7:00 AM(next day)
11:00 PM8:00 AM(next day)

Daylight saving and how the gap changes

CET is 9 hours ahead of PT for most of the year. Pacific Time (US) and Central European Time both observe daylight saving, but they change their clocks on different dates, so for a short period each spring and each autumn the gap differs by an hour — the converter above always reflects the correct offset for the date you pick.

Frequently asked questions

Is CET ahead of or behind PT right now?
CET is currently 9 hours ahead of PT.
What is the current PT to CET time difference?
Right now the gap is 9 hours — CET is 9 hours ahead of PT.
Does the PT → CET offset change during the year?
Yes, briefly. For most of the year CET is 9 hours ahead of PT, but Pacific Time (US) and Central European Time change their clocks on different dates, so for a short period each spring and each autumn the gap differs by an hour. The converter above always reflects the correct offset for the date you pick.
Does PT observe daylight saving time?
Yes — Pacific Time (US) observes DST, so its UTC offset shifts by 1 hour between winter and summer.
Does CET observe daylight saving time?
CET is itself the standard-time form. Central European Time is in force at UTC+1 through the winter months; outside that window the same zone is on CEST (UTC+2).
What time is 3 AM PT in CET?
3:00 AM PT is 12:00 PM CET.
What time is 8 AM PT in CET?
8:00 AM PT is 5:00 PM CET.
What time is 9 AM PT in CET?
9:00 AM PT is 6:00 PM CET.
What time is 10 AM PT in CET?
10:00 AM PT is 7:00 PM CET.
What time is 11 AM PT in CET?
11:00 AM PT is 8:00 PM CET.
What time is 12 PM (noon) PT in CET?
12:00 PM PT is 9:00 PM CET.
What time is 2 PM PT in CET?
2:00 PM PT is 11:00 PM CET.
What time is 3 PM PT in CET?
3:00 PM PT is 12:00 AM (next day) CET.
What time is 4 PM PT in CET?
4:00 PM PT is 1:00 AM (next day) CET.
What time is 5 PM PT in CET?
5:00 PM PT is 2:00 AM (next day) CET.
What time is 9 PM PT in CET?
9:00 PM PT is 6:00 AM (next day) CET.
What time is 10 PM PT in CET?
10:00 PM PT is 7:00 AM (next day) CET.
When is the best time to schedule a call between PT and CET?
PT and CET have no direct 09:00–17:00 overlap on the same calendar day. Consider early-morning or late-evening slots on one side, or an asynchronous handoff.
What time zone does PT refer to?
PT refers to Pacific Time (US) (IANA: America/Los_Angeles).
What time zone does CET refer to?
CET refers to Central European Time (IANA: Europe/Paris).
Is CET on this page the same as other zones that share the letters "CET"?
On Clockjumper, CET refers to Central European Time, UTC+1 — the winter time across most of continental Western and Central Europe. From the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October the same countries move to CEST (UTC+2).

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