EET to CET Converter
Convert time between Eastern European Time (EET) and Central European Time (CET/CEST).
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
Eastern European Time is 1 hour ahead of Central European Time right now.
- All year: Eastern European Time is 1 hour ahead of Central European Time (EEST → CEST).
Eastern European Time is on EEST right now, not EET
Central European Time is on CEST right now, not CET
Best time to call
Convenient overlapping hours on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
| EET (Eastern European Time) | CEST (Central European Time) |
|---|---|
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
These hours fall within 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
Convert another time zone Plan a meeting across EET and CETEET to CET conversion table
For Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Eastern European Time.
| EEST | CEST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM(previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
About these time zones
Eastern European Time (EET)
Eastern European Time (EET) is UTC+2, the standard time of Greece, Finland, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, the Baltic states, Cyprus, Lebanon and Egypt. Most of them switch to Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October. Libya and Kaliningrad stay on UTC+2 all year.
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.
EET to CET FAQs
What time is it in CET when it is 9 AM EET?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, 9:00 AM EEST is 8:00 AM CEST in Central European Time.
How many hours ahead is EET from CET?
Eastern European Time is 1 hour ahead of Central European Time (EEST vs CEST).
Should I use CET or CEST?
Central European Time is on CEST (UTC+2) on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Many people write “CET” all year, but strictly CET means Central European Time (always UTC+1). This converter follows the real local time in Central European Time, including daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a call between EET and CET?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, good options are 10:00 AM EEST (9:00 AM CEST), 11:00 AM EEST (10:00 AM CEST), 12:00 PM EEST (11:00 AM CEST), 1:00 PM EEST (12:00 PM CEST). These fall within normal 9 AM–5 PM working hours in both places.
Does EET change for daylight saving time?
The region changes: Eastern European Time switches between EET and EEST, so conversions depend on the date. EET itself always means UTC+2.
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.