CET to EST Converter
Convert time between Central European Time (CET) and Eastern Time (EST/EDT).
Convert a specific time
- IndiaIST, UTC+5:30
- Eastern Time – New YorkEDT, UTC-4
- Central Time – ChicagoCDT, UTC-5
- Mountain Time – DenverMDT, UTC-6
- Arizona – PhoenixMST, UTC-7
- Pacific Time – Los AngelesPDT, UTC-7
- Mexico CityCST, UTC-6
- Saskatchewan – ReginaCST, UTC-6
- UTC / GMTUTC, UTC+0
- United Kingdom – LondonBST, UTC+1
- Central Europe – Paris, BerlinCEST, UTC+2
- Gulf – DubaiGST, UTC+4
- SingaporeSGT, UTC+8
- Japan – TokyoJST, UTC+9
- Australia Eastern – SydneyAEST, UTC+10
- EST (always UTC-5)Fixed offset, no DST
- CST (always UTC-6)Fixed offset, no DST
- MST (always UTC-7)Fixed offset, no DST
- PST (always UTC-8)Fixed offset, no DST
- IndiaIST, UTC+5:30
- Eastern Time – New YorkEDT, UTC-4
- Central Time – ChicagoCDT, UTC-5
- Mountain Time – DenverMDT, UTC-6
- Arizona – PhoenixMST, UTC-7
- Pacific Time – Los AngelesPDT, UTC-7
- Mexico CityCST, UTC-6
- Saskatchewan – ReginaCST, UTC-6
- UTC / GMTUTC, UTC+0
- United Kingdom – LondonBST, UTC+1
- Central Europe – Paris, BerlinCEST, UTC+2
- Gulf – DubaiGST, UTC+4
- SingaporeSGT, UTC+8
- Japan – TokyoJST, UTC+9
- Australia Eastern – SydneyAEST, UTC+10
- EST (always UTC-5)Fixed offset, no DST
- CST (always UTC-6)Fixed offset, no DST
- MST (always UTC-7)Fixed offset, no DST
- PST (always UTC-8)Fixed offset, no DST
Time Difference
Central European Time is 6 hours ahead of Eastern Time right now.
- Now until Oct 25, 2026: Central European Time is 6 hours ahead of Eastern Time (CEST → EDT).
- Oct 25, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: Central European Time is 5 hours ahead of Eastern Time (CET → EDT).
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: Central European Time is 6 hours ahead of Eastern Time (CET → EST).
- Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 28, 2027: Central European Time is 5 hours ahead of Eastern Time (CET → EDT).
- From Mar 28, 2027: Central European Time is 6 hours ahead of Eastern Time (CEST → EDT).
Central European Time is on CEST right now, not CET
Eastern Time is on EDT right now, not EST
Best time to call
Convenient overlapping hours on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
| CET (Central European Time) | EDT (Eastern Time) |
|---|---|
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
These hours fall within 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
Convert another time zone Plan a meeting across CET and ESTCET to EST conversion table
For Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Central European Time.
| CEST | EDT |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 PM(previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 PM(previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 PM(previous day) |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 PM(previous day) |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 PM(previous day) |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 PM(previous day) |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
About these time zones
Central European Time (CET)
Central European Time (CET) is UTC+1, the standard time of most of the European Union from Spain to Poland. From the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October those countries use Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2). Algeria and Tunisia stay on UTC+1 all year.
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is UTC-5. Most places on Eastern Time use EST only in winter; from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November they observe Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4). People often write “EST” all year when they mean Eastern Time, so check which one is in effect.
CET to EST FAQs
What time is it in EST when it is 9 AM CET?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, 9:00 AM CEST is 3:00 AM EDT in Eastern Time.
How many hours ahead is CET from EST?
It depends on the time of year because of daylight saving time. Now until Oct 25, 2026: Central European Time is 6 hours ahead of Eastern Time (CEST → EDT). Oct 25, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: Central European Time is 5 hours ahead of Eastern Time (CET → EDT).
Should I use EST or EDT?
Eastern Time is on EDT (UTC-4) on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Many people write “EST” all year, but strictly EST means Eastern Standard Time (always UTC-5). This converter follows the real local time in Eastern Time, including daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a call between CET and EST?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, good options are 3:00 PM CEST (9:00 AM EDT), 4:00 PM CEST (10:00 AM EDT). These fall within normal 9 AM–5 PM working hours in both places.
Does CET change for daylight saving time?
The region changes: Central European Time switches between CET and CEST, so conversions depend on the date. CET itself always means UTC+1.
Does EST change for daylight saving time?
The region changes: Eastern Time switches between EST and EDT, so conversions depend on the date. EST itself always means UTC-5.