There is no overlap between 09:00–18:00 working days in these two places.
How many hours is PST behind CET?
As abbreviations, CET is always 9 hours ahead of PST: PST is UTC−8 and CET is UTC+1. To convert, add 9 hours.
When the PST to CET time difference changes
For most of the year CET is 9 hours ahead of PST. From 14 March to 27 March 2027, CET is 8 hours ahead of PST instead, because the two places change their clocks on different dates. Meetings booked by the usual gap land an hour off in those weeks.
Dates
CET vs PST
Length
1 November 2026 to 31 December 2026
9 hours ahead
61 days
1 January 2027 to 13 March 2027
9 hours ahead
72 days
14 March 2027 to 27 March 2027
8 hours ahead
14 days
28 March 2027 to 30 October 2027
9 hours ahead
217 days
31 October 2027 to 6 November 2027
8 hours ahead
7 days
7 November 2027 to 31 December 2027
9 hours ahead
55 days
When PST and CET are both at work
When CET is 9 hours ahead of PST: no shared 09:00 to 17:00 hours; try 08:00 in PST (17:00 in CET).
When CET is 8 hours ahead of PST: no shared 09:00 to 17:00 hours; try 09:00 in PST (17:00 in CET).
Frequently asked questions about PST and CET time
How many hours ahead is CET of PST?
CET (UTC+1) is 9 hours ahead of PST (UTC−8).
Does the time difference between PST and CET change?
Yes. It is usually 9 hours ahead, but changes when one side moves its clocks: 8 hours ahead from 14 March to 27 March 2027; 8 hours ahead from 31 October to 6 November 2027.