Vancouver to CET
+8hVancouver
PDTSOURCECET
CETGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
PDT and CET on the World Map
The map below highlights the PDT (Pacific Standard Time) and CET (Central European Time) timezone regions across the globe.
PST – Pacific Standard Time
UTC-08:00Pacific Standard Time (PST) is the time zone for the US and Canadian Pacific coast, 8 hours behind UTC.
- •Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time.
- •The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
- •PST is 3 hours behind EST, creating a significant business hours gap.
- •Vancouver, Canada's third-largest city, uses PST.
CET – Central European Time
UTC+01:00Central European Time (CET) is used across most of Western and Central Europe, 1 hour ahead of UTC.
- •CET covers more European countries than any other time zone.
- •Spain uses CET despite being geographically aligned with GMT/WET.
- •The Frankfurt Stock Exchange, Euronext (Amsterdam/Paris), and Borsa Italiana operate on CET.
- •Over 500 million people live in the CET time zone.
- •France moved to CET during the German occupation in WWII and never switched back.
About Vancouver
WikipediaVancouver operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), same as Los Angeles. As Canada's gateway to Asia, Vancouver bridges North American and Asian markets.
The city consistently ranks among the world's most livable cities.
Comparing Time Zones: Vancouver and CET
Vancouver runs on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) at UTC-07:00, currently observing daylight saving time. CET runs on Central European Time (CET) at UTC+01:00. That puts Vancouver 8 hours ahead of CET — a difference of +8h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Vancouver it is 5:00 PM in CET. Midnight in Vancouver is 8:00 AM in CET.Vancouver observes daylight saving time while CET does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Vancouver to CET time conversion table
| Vancouver (PDT) | CET (CET) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert Vancouver to CET time
- Scheduling a call from Vancouver to CET: a 10:00 AM start in Vancouver lands at 6:00 PM in CET, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +8h gap: Vancouver and CET have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in CET is 5:00 PM in Vancouver.
- Coordinating a Vancouver-based team with CET contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +8h gap is not.
- With a +8h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Vancouver takes the early slot, the next week CET does.
About PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Pacific Standard Time (PST) covers the west coast of North America, including tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle, and entertainment capital Los Angeles. The Pacific Time Zone is home to Silicon Valley and the world's largest technology companies. During summer, clocks advance to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-07:00). PST is also observed in Baja California, Mexico.
About CET (Central European Time)
Central European Time (CET) is the standard time zone for most of Europe, covering over 30 countries from Spain to Poland, and from Norway to Italy. CET is 1 hour ahead of GMT and is used by the European Union's most populous nations. During summer, most CET countries switch to Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+02:00). Major European financial markets in Frankfurt, Paris, and Amsterdam operate on CET.
Best time to call between Vancouver and CET
With a +8h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. CET opens at 9:00 AM CET, which is 5:00 PM in Vancouver, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Vancouver and CET have no shared working hours because of the +8h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Vancouver is 8 hours ahead of CET (PDT UTC-07:00 → CET UTC+01:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Vancouver
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
CET
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+01:00 · DST: UTC+02:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Learn More About Time
Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Vancouver and CET?
Vancouver (PDT, UTC-07:00) is 8 hours ahead of CET (CET, UTC+01:00). The gap is currently +8h.
How do I convert Vancouver time to CET time?
Add +8h to Vancouver local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Vancouver is 5:00 PM in CET.
What time is it in CET right now?
CET uses CET at UTC+01:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +8h offset from Vancouver.
What is the best time to call CET from Vancouver?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +8h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Vancouver, which is 9:00 PM in CET.
Which is ahead, Vancouver or CET?
Vancouver is 8 hours ahead of CET. When it is 12:00 PM in Vancouver it is 8:00 PM in CET.
Do Vancouver and CET use different time zones?
Vancouver (Canada) uses PDT at UTC-07:00, while CET uses CET at UTC+01:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Vancouver and Europe/Paris.
Does daylight saving time affect the Vancouver–CET difference?
Yes at the moment: Vancouver is on daylight saving time and CET is not, so the +8h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Vancouver's time zone?
PDT also covers Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego, Portland, Las Vegas, Sacramento and 2 more.
Which countries use PDT, Vancouver's zone?
PDT is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).
Is there a day difference between Vancouver and CET?
Not normally. The +8h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Vancouver and CET?
CET is +8h from Vancouver.
What timezone is Vancouver in?
Vancouver operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), same as Los Angeles. As Canada's gateway to Asia, Vancouver bridges North American and Asian markets.
What timezone is CET in?
CET operates on its local timezone.
What are the business hours in Vancouver?
Standard business hours in Vancouver are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST.
Which countries use PST (Pacific Standard Time)?
PST is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).
Does PST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, PST switches to PDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about PST?
Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time. The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
Which cities are in the CET timezone?
Major cities in the CET timezone include Paris, Berlin, Rome, Madrid, Amsterdam, Brussels, Vienna, Warsaw.
What is the UTC offset for CET?
Central European Time (CET) is at UTC+01:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to CEST.
What should I know about the CET timezone?
CET covers more European countries than any other time zone. Spain uses CET despite being geographically aligned with GMT/WET.
When is it midnight in Vancouver, what time is it in CET?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Vancouver (PST), it is +8h later in CET (CET).
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