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