CEST to PST Converter

Category: Time Zone Converters

- June 30, 2025

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Central European Summer Time (CEST)

UTC+2 • Berlin, Paris, Rome, Madrid

Conversion Settings

Configure your timezone conversion preferences

Auto Convert

Daylight Saving Aware

Show UTC Offset

Show Seconds

Pacific Standard Time (PST)

UTC-8 • Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle

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Select a time to convert

Time Difference: --

UTC Offset (CEST): +2

UTC Offset (PST): -8

DST Status: --

CEST Time: --

PST Time: --

Time Format:

Current CEST: --:--:--

Current PST: --:--:--

🇪🇺 CEST is UTC+2 (summer time), CET is UTC+1 (winter time). PST is UTC-8 (winter time), PDT is UTC-7 (summer time). Time difference varies between 9-10 hours depending on DST periods.

CEST to PST Conversion Guide

What is CEST to PST Conversion?

CEST to PST conversion helps you translate time between Central European Summer Time and Pacific Standard Time zones. CEST is UTC+2 and is observed in most of Europe during summer months (late March to late October). PST is UTC-8 and is observed on the US West Coast during winter months. The time difference varies from 9 to 10 hours depending on daylight saving periods.

Time Zone Information

Central European Summer Time (CEST): Used across most of Europe including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and Poland. UTC+2 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October.

Pacific Standard Time (PST): Used on the US West Coast including California, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada. UTC-8 from the first Sunday in November to the second Sunday in March.

Time Difference: CEST is 9 hours ahead of PDT (summer) and 10 hours ahead of PST (winter). The difference changes when DST transitions occur.

Daylight Saving Time Impact

Europe DST: CEST (UTC+2) from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October, then CET (UTC+1) for winter

US West Coast DST: PDT (UTC-7) from second Sunday in March to first Sunday in November, then PST (UTC-8) for winter

Variable Difference: The time difference changes between 9 and 10 hours depending on which regions are observing daylight saving time

Common Conversion Examples

Summer Period (CEST to PDT)

CEST 2:00 PM → PDT 5:00 AM

CEST 6:00 PM → PDT 9:00 AM

9-hour time difference during summer overlap

Winter Period (CET to PST)

CET 2:00 PM → PST 4:00 AM

CET 6:00 PM → PST 8:00 AM

10-hour time difference during winter overlap

Business Hours

Best CEST Times: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Converts to PST: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Limited overlap for business meetings

Meeting Planning

CEST Evening: Good for PST morning

CEST Morning: PST late night/early morning

Challenging time zone difference

Conversion Tips & Best Practices

• Always verify whether regions are in standard time or daylight saving time

• Europe and US have different DST transition dates, creating brief periods with unusual time differences

• Business meetings work best when scheduled for CEST evening (PST morning)

• Consider that CEST covers 27+ European countries with consistent time

• PST affects major tech hubs like Silicon Valley, making this a common business conversion

• Remember that some European countries like UK (BST) and countries further east have different time zones

Convert Time Between Europe and the US West Coast

Trying to sync up with someone in Los Angeles while you're sitting in Paris? This time converter helps you figure out the exact time difference between Central European Summer Time (CEST) and Pacific Standard Time (PST) without pulling out a calculator or searching through daylight saving rules. Whether you're planning meetings, managing deadlines, or just trying to catch a live event, this tool makes it easy to see what time it is on both sides of the Atlantic.

What This Converter Actually Does

This tool lets you convert any specific date and time from either CEST or PST to the other timezone. It handles daylight saving time automatically and shows you the actual time difference, not just a fixed offset. You’ll see the converted time, the date in the target zone, and even whether it’s currently standard time or daylight time in each region. It also displays the live time in both zones so you can check what time it is right now without refreshing the page.

Why You’d Want to Use This

If you’ve ever tried to schedule a call between Berlin and San Francisco, you already know how confusing it can get. Between daylight saving shifts, different transition dates, and standard vs daylight time, it’s easy to be off by an hour or more. This converter figures all that out for you. It’s especially useful for people who work across timezones, remote teams, global families, or anyone coordinating international events or travel.

How to Use It Step by Step

1. Pick a Time and Date

Start by selecting the date and time you want to convert. You can type it in or use the built-in calendar and clock picker. The tool will default to your current date and time if you hit the “Now” button.

2. Choose the Starting Time Zone

By default, the calculator starts with CEST. If you want to enter a time in PST instead, use the dropdown to switch the input zone or click the “Swap” button. The labels above the input and output sections will update to reflect which direction you’re converting.

3. Click Convert or Let It Happen Automatically

If “Auto Convert” is checked (it is by default), the conversion will happen automatically whenever you change the date or time. If you prefer to do it manually, uncheck that box and click the “Convert Time” button whenever you're ready.

4. Read the Results

The output will show you the converted time in the other zone, the formatted date, whether daylight saving time is in effect, and what the current UTC offsets are. If you like to see seconds or the exact UTC difference (like +02:00 instead of +2), those can be toggled in the settings panel.

Extra Features You Might Miss at First

Swap Timezones Instantly: The “Swap” button flips the direction of the conversion without losing your entered time.
Set to Current Time: Clicking the “Now” button fills in the current time in whichever zone you’ve selected.
Reset Everything: The “Reset” button puts everything back to default, clears the results, and reloads the current time.
Toggle Format: Switch between 12-hour and 24-hour display with a single click using the “12 Hour” or “24 Hour” button.
Keyboard Shortcuts: Press Enter or Space to convert, S to swap, N for now, R to reset, and F to change time format (just make sure you're not typing in a field).

Where This Comes in Handy

Say you're based in Madrid and setting up a call with a startup team in San Jose, California. You know there’s a time gap, but between Spain's summer time and California's shifting daylight rules, it's unclear whether you're 9 or 10 hours ahead. This tool makes that crystal clear. Enter your meeting time, and you'll know exactly what hour it falls on their end.

Keep Your Calendar in Sync Without Doing the Math

This converter saves you from timezone guesswork. It adjusts for daylight saving changes automatically, gives you real-time clocks for both zones, and keeps things simple. Whether you’re collaborating internationally or just planning a call with someone across the ocean, having the exact time difference at your fingertips means fewer missed meetings and smoother scheduling. Keep it bookmarked. Your future self will thank you.