CEST to CET Time Converter
Central European Time (CET) is currently 1 hour behind Central European Summer Time (CEST). CEST is UTC+2 and CET is UTC+1. The table below converts every hour of the day between the two, and the call planner shows where working hours line up.
Best Time for a Call
Both sides are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM office hours between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM in CEST, which is 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in CET.
Comparing more than two places? The Overlap Zones tool shows working hours for several cities on one grid.
Hour by Hour: CEST to CET
Rows marked office hours fall between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in both places. For a specific date, use the interactive converter.
Does the Difference Change During the Year?
CEST and CET are fixed offsets, so the difference between them never changes.
CEST is UTC+2, the summer counterpart of CET, used from late March to late October.
CET is UTC+1, used across most of continental Europe in winter. The region switches to CEST (UTC+2) from late March to late October.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours behind is CET compared to CEST?
CET is currently 1 hour behind CEST. CEST and CET are fixed offsets, so the difference between them never changes.
What time is 9:00 AM in CEST in CET?
9:00 AM in CEST is 8:00 AM in CET.
What is the best time for a call between CEST and CET?
Both sides are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM office hours between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM in CEST, which is 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in CET.