EST to CET Time Converter
Central European Time (CET) is currently 6 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time (EST). EST is UTC-5 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 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM in EST, which is 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in CET.
Comparing more than two places? The Overlap Zones tool shows working hours for several cities on one grid.
Hour by Hour: EST 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?
EST and CET are fixed offsets, so the difference between them never changes.
EST is UTC-5, used across eastern North America in winter. The same region switches to EDT (UTC-4) from March to November.
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 ahead is CET compared to EST?
CET is currently 6 hours ahead of EST. EST and CET are fixed offsets, so the difference between them never changes.
What time is 9:00 AM in EST in CET?
9:00 AM in EST is 3:00 PM in CET.
What is the best time for a call between EST and CET?
Both sides are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM office hours between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM in EST, which is 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in CET.