Convert PT to CET
Pacific Time (PT) to Central European Time (CET)
US West Coast tech companies in San Francisco, Seattle, and Los Angeles coordinating with European offices in Berlin, Paris, or Amsterdam face one of the wider transatlantic gaps. The 9-hour difference means European colleagues are often ending their day when the West Coast is just starting, leaving a very narrow live overlap window.
When it's 12:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 9:00 PM in Berlin
On Mar 8 – Mar 28, 2026; Oct 25 – Oct 31, 2026; Mar 14 – Mar 27, 2027; Oct 31 – Nov 6, 2027: 8:00 PM in Berlin.
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PT to CET Conversion Table
Full 24-hour comparison. Business hours (9 AM -- 6 PM) are highlighted.
| Los Angeles (PT) | Berlin (CET) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 AM +1 day |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 AM +1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 AM +1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 AM +1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 AM +1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 AM +1 day |
These times apply on all dates in 2026–2027 except:
- Mar 8 – Mar 28, 2026; Oct 25 – Oct 31, 2026; Mar 14 – Mar 27, 2027; Oct 31 – Nov 6, 2027: Berlin times are 1 hour earlier.
Best Meeting Window
Top meeting times for teams in PT and CET (9 AM -- 6 PM work hours, 1-hour meeting).
1 of 2 members within working hours. 1 in mid-day range (9 AM–5 PM). Outside work hours for Los Angeles.
1 of 2 members within working hours. 1 in mid-day range (9 AM–5 PM). Outside work hours for Los Angeles.
1 of 2 members within working hours. 1 in mid-day range (9 AM–5 PM). Outside work hours for Berlin.
These times apply on all dates in 2026–2027 except:
- Mar 8 – Mar 28, 2026; Oct 25 – Oct 31, 2026; Mar 14 – Mar 27, 2027; Oct 31 – Nov 6, 2027: Berlin times are 1 hour earlier.
Scheduling Tips
- Schedule meetings between 8:00-9:00 AM PST / 5:00-6:00 PM CET for the only reliable overlap. Starting earlier in PST is better.
- During the March DST gap weeks, the offset drops to 8 hours -- 8:00 AM PDT briefly aligns with 4:00 PM CET, giving you an extra hour.
- For teams needing more than 1 hour of overlap, consider shifting West Coast hours earlier (7:00 AM PST / 4:00 PM CET) for key collaboration days.
- Lean heavily on async communication. Record Loom updates at end-of-day CET so the PST team has context when they arrive.
Time Difference & DST
The PT to CET gap is +8h or +9h, depending on daylight saving time. The table lists each period.
| Dates | Los Angeles | Berlin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Mar 7, 2026 | UTC-8 | UTC+1 | +9h |
| Mar 8 – Mar 28, 2026 | UTC-7 | UTC+1 | +8h |
| Mar 29 – Oct 24, 2026 | UTC-7 | UTC+2 | +9h |
| Oct 25 – Oct 31, 2026 | UTC-7 | UTC+1 | +8h |
| Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027 | UTC-8 | UTC+1 | +9h |
| Mar 14 – Mar 27, 2027 | UTC-7 | UTC+1 | +8h |
| Mar 28 – Oct 30, 2027 | UTC-7 | UTC+2 | +9h |
| Oct 31 – Nov 6, 2027 | UTC-7 | UTC+1 | +8h |
| Nov 7 – Dec 31, 2027 | UTC-8 | UTC+1 | +9h |
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Major Cities
Pacific Time (PT)
- Los Angeles
- San Francisco
- Seattle
Central European Time (CET)
- Berlin
- Munich
- Frankfurt
Frequently Asked Questions
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