CEST to EDT Time Converter
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is currently 6 hours behind Central European Summer Time (CEST). CEST is UTC+2 and EDT is UTC-4. 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 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM in CEST, which is 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in EDT.
Comparing more than two places? The Overlap Zones tool shows working hours for several cities on one grid.
Hour by Hour: CEST to EDT
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 EDT 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.
EDT is UTC-4, the summer counterpart of EST. Eastern North America uses it from March to November.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours behind is EDT compared to CEST?
EDT is currently 6 hours behind CEST. CEST and EDT are fixed offsets, so the difference between them never changes.
What time is 9:00 AM in CEST in EDT?
9:00 AM in CEST is 3:00 AM in EDT.
What is the best time for a call between CEST and EDT?
Both sides are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM office hours between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM in CEST, which is 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in EDT.