PST to Cologne Time Converter

CET is 9 hours ahead of PST. 9:00 AM PST = 6:00 PM CET.

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CET is 9 hours ahead of PST at the moment. To convert PST to Cologne Time, add 9 hours to the PST time: 9:00 AM PST = 6:00 PM CET.

PST (Pacific Time) is used in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas, Portland, Vancouver. Cologne Time (Cologne time) is used in Cologne, Germany.

PST here means Pacific Standard Time, not Philippine Standard Time.

PST to Cologne Time time conversion table

PST to Cologne Time on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

PSTCologne TimeDay
12:00 AM PST9:00 AM CET—
1:00 AM PST10:00 AM CET—
2:00 AM PST11:00 AM CET—
3:00 AM PST12:00 PM CET—
4:00 AM PST1:00 PM CET—
5:00 AM PST2:00 PM CET—
6:00 AM PST3:00 PM CET—
7:00 AM PST4:00 PM CET—
8:00 AM PST5:00 PM CET—
9:00 AM PST6:00 PM CET—
10:00 AM PST7:00 PM CET—
11:00 AM PST8:00 PM CET—
12:00 PM PST9:00 PM CET—
1:00 PM PST10:00 PM CETnight
2:00 PM PST11:00 PM CETnight
3:00 PM PST12:00 AM CETnext day
4:00 PM PST1:00 AM CETnext day
5:00 PM PST2:00 AM CETnext day
6:00 PM PST3:00 AM CETnext day
7:00 PM PST4:00 AM CETnext day
8:00 PM PST5:00 AM CETnext day
9:00 PM PST6:00 AM CETnext day
10:00 PM PST7:00 AM CETnext day
11:00 PM PST8:00 AM CETnext day
  • Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
  • Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)

How to convert PST to Cologne Time

Add 9 hours to the PST time to get Cologne Time.

Example: 9:00 AM PST = 6:00 PM CET.

Across midnight: 10:00 PM PST = 7:00 AM CET (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.

Time difference between PST and Cologne Time

The time difference between PST and Cologne Time is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:

  • 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: Cologne Time is 9 hours ahead of PST.
  • 8 Mar 2026 – 27 Mar 2026: Cologne Time is 8 hours ahead of PST.
  • 28 Mar 2026 – 23 Oct 2026: Cologne Time is 9 hours ahead of PST.
  • 24 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: Cologne Time is 8 hours ahead of PST.
  • 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: Cologne Time is 9 hours ahead of PST.

PST and Cologne Time during daylight saving time

  • PST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from PST (UTC−8) to PDT (UTC−7).
  • Cologne Time next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).

Best time for a meeting between PST and Cologne Time

PST and Cologne Time have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM PST, which is 4:00 PM CET.

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PST to Cologne Time FAQ

What is the time difference between PST and Cologne Time?

Right now CET is 9 hours ahead of PST. The gap changes 5 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.

What is 9 AM PST in Cologne Time?

9:00 AM PST is 6:00 PM CET.

What is 12 PM (noon) PST in Cologne Time?

12:00 PM PST is 9:00 PM CET.

Is Cologne Time ahead of or behind PST?

CET is 9 hours ahead of PST, so it is later in Cologne Time than in PST.

Does PST change for daylight saving time?

Yes. PST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from PST to PDT.

Does Cologne Time change for daylight saving time?

Yes. Cologne Time next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CET to CEST.

What is the best time for a meeting between PST and Cologne Time?

PST and Cologne Time have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM PST, which is 4:00 PM CET.

Is PT the same as PST?

PST is the winter (standard) name of Pacific Time (PT). From March to November the same clocks are called PDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.

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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.