CET to New York Time Converter
Convert Central European Time to New York instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Central European Time
CET
9:15
New York
EST
3:15
CET and New York are on daylight savings right now, shown as CEST and EDT.
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How the CET to New York time difference works
New York is 6 hours behind CET. Central European Time (CET) is used across much of central and western Europe. New York (EST) is a city in United States. For example, 9:00 AM CET is 3:00 AM New York. 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
New York offset
UTC-5
CET to New York conversion chart
| Central European Time (CET) | New York (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 New York). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Central European Time (CET)
ParisBerlinMadridRomeAmsterdamWarsaw
New York (EST)
OrlandoPhiladelphiaPittsburghCharlotte (NC)Raleigh (NC)Charleston (SC)
CET to New York questions
Is New York ahead of or behind CET?
New York is 6 hours behind CET. So 9:00 AM CET is 3:00 AM New York, and 5:00 PM CET is 11:00 AM New York.
What time is it in New York when it is 12:00 PM CET?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) CET in Central European Time, it is 6:00 AM New York in New York.
How many hours difference is there between CET and New York?
There is a 6 hours difference. New York (EST) runs 6 hours behind Central European Time (CET).
Do CET and New York observe daylight saving time?
Both Central European Time and New York 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 New York?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM CET (9:00 AM to 11:00 AM New York). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Central European Time and New York.
Which cities use CET and New York?
Central European Time (CET) covers cities such as Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Rome, Amsterdam, Warsaw. New York (EST) covers cities such as Orlando, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Charlotte (NC), Raleigh (NC), Charleston (SC).