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CET to EST Converter

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Offset

6 hours

Central European Time (CET) is currently ahead of Eastern Time (EST).

CET: UTC+2

EST: UTC-4

Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 3 PM–6 PM in Central European Time (9 AM–12 PM in Eastern Time).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 4:00 PM Central European Time (10:00 AM Eastern Time).

This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.

About these zones

Central European Time is also known as CET, or CEST.

Eastern Time is also known as EST, or EDT.

Central European Time and Eastern Time are approximately 3,650 miles apart.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table.

CETESTDay
12:00 am6:00 pm-1 day
1:00 am7:00 pm-1 day
2:00 am8:00 pm-1 day
3:00 am9:00 pm-1 day
4:00 am10:00 pm-1 day
5:00 am11:00 pm-1 day
6:00 am12:00 amSame day
7:00 am1:00 amSame day
8:00 am2:00 amSame day
9:00 am3:00 amSame day
10:00 am4:00 amSame day
11:00 am5:00 amSame day
12:00 pm6:00 amSame day
1:00 pm7:00 amSame day
2:00 pm8:00 amSame day
3:00 pm9:00 amSame day
4:00 pm10:00 amSame day
5:00 pm11:00 amSame day
6:00 pm12:00 pmSame day
7:00 pm1:00 pmSame day
8:00 pm2:00 pmSame day
9:00 pm3:00 pmSame day
10:00 pm4:00 pmSame day
11:00 pm5:00 pmSame day

Daylight saving time

Both zones observe daylight saving time, but they transition on different dates.

Central European Time: next transition on Sunday, October 25, 2026.

Eastern Time: next transition on Sunday, November 1, 2026.

For approximately 7 days between transitions, the offset between Central European Time and Eastern Time differs from its typical value. Recurring meetings during this window will shift by one hour.

Daylight today

Central European Time
Sunrise
5:57 AM
Sunset
9:41 PM
Day length
15h 44m
Eastern Time
Sunrise
5:31 AM
Sunset
8:18 PM
Day length
14h 47m

Daylight overlap: 10h 10m — 11:31 AM–9:41 PM in Central European Time (5:31 AM–3:41 PM in Eastern Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Cities in Central European Time

Airports in these zones

Airports in Central European Time

  • CDG
  • LBG
  • ORY
  • MRS
  • GNB
  • LYS
  • NCE

Airports in Eastern Time

  • EWR
  • HPN
  • JFK
  • LGA
  • TEB
  • ILG
  • PHL
  • TTN
  • CLT
  • USA

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