CET to EST Time Converter
Convert Central European Time to Eastern Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Central European Time
CET
10:23
Eastern Time
EST
4:23
CET and EST are on daylight savings right now, shown as CEST and EDT.
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How the CET to EST time difference works
EST is 6 hours behind CET. Central European Time (CET) is used across much of central and western Europe. Eastern Time (EST) is the time zone of the US East Coast. For example, 9:00 AM CET is 3:00 AM EST. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
6 hours
Daylight saving
Both observe
CET offset
UTC+1
EST offset
UTC-5
CET to EST conversion chart
| Central European Time (CET) | Eastern Time (EST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM CET (9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Central European Time (CET)
ParisBerlinMadridRomeAmsterdamWarsaw
Eastern Time (EST)
New YorkWashington D.C.AtlantaMiamiBostonPhiladelphia
CET to EST questions
Is EST ahead of or behind CET?
EST is 6 hours behind CET. So 9:00 AM CET is 3:00 AM EST, and 5:00 PM CET is 11:00 AM EST.
What time is it in EST when it is 12:00 PM CET?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) CET in Central European Time, it is 6:00 AM EST in Eastern Time.
How many hours difference is there between CET and EST?
There is a 6 hours difference. Eastern Time (EST) runs 6 hours behind Central European Time (CET).
Do CET and EST observe daylight saving time?
Both Central European Time and Eastern Time observe daylight saving time, but they switch on different dates, so the gap briefly shifts by an hour around the spring and autumn changeovers.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between CET and EST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM CET (9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Central European Time and Eastern Time.
Which cities use CET and EST?
Central European Time (CET) covers cities such as Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Rome, Amsterdam, Warsaw. Eastern Time (EST) covers cities such as New York, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Miami, Boston, Philadelphia.