EST to CET Time Converter
Convert Eastern Time to Central European Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Eastern Time
EST
1:50
Central European Time
CET
7:50
EST and CET are on daylight savings right now, shown as EDT and CEST.
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How the EST to CET time difference works
CET is 6 hours ahead of EST. Eastern Time (EST) is the time zone of the US East Coast. Central European Time (CET) is used across much of central and western Europe. For example, 9:00 AM EST is 3:00 PM CET. 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
EST offset
UTC-5
CET offset
UTC+1
EST to CET conversion chart
| Eastern Time (EST) | Central European Time (CET) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 AM +1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 AM +1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 AM +1 day |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST (3:00 PM to 5:00 PM CET). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Eastern Time (EST)
New YorkWashington D.C.AtlantaMiamiBostonPhiladelphia
Central European Time (CET)
ParisBerlinMadridRomeAmsterdamWarsaw
EST to CET questions
Is CET ahead of or behind EST?
CET is 6 hours ahead of EST. So 9:00 AM EST is 3:00 PM CET, and 5:00 PM EST is 11:00 PM CET.
What time is CET when it is 12:00 PM EST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) EST in Eastern Time, it is 6:00 PM CET in Central European Time.
How many hours difference is there between EST and CET?
There is a 6 hours difference. Central European Time (CET) runs 6 hours ahead of Eastern Time (EST).
Do EST and CET observe daylight saving time?
Both Eastern Time and Central European 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 EST and CET?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST (3:00 PM to 5:00 PM CET). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Eastern Time and Central European Time.
Which cities use EST and CET?
Eastern Time (EST) covers cities such as New York, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Miami, Boston, Philadelphia. Central European Time (CET) covers cities such as Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Rome, Amsterdam, Warsaw.