CET to UTC Time Converter
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is currently 1 hour behind Central European Time (CET). CET is UTC+1 and UTC is UTC+0. 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 CET, which is 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in UTC.
Comparing more than two places? The Overlap Zones tool shows working hours for several cities on one grid.
Hour by Hour: CET to UTC
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?
CET and UTC are fixed offsets, so the difference between them never changes.
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.
UTC is the global time standard. It has no daylight saving and never shifts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours behind is UTC compared to CET?
UTC is currently 1 hour behind CET. CET and UTC are fixed offsets, so the difference between them never changes.
What time is 9:00 AM in CET in UTC?
9:00 AM in CET is 8:00 AM in UTC.
What is the best time for a call between CET and UTC?
Both sides are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM office hours between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM in CET, which is 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in UTC.