CET to EST Converter
EST is 6 hours behind CET
CET to EST Conversion Table
Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in EST
| CET | EST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1d |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1d |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1d |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1d |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1d |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1d |
| 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 |
Converting Central European Time to Eastern Standard Time
Central European Time (CET) and Eastern Standard Time (EST) are separated by a 6 hours time difference. EST is 6 hours behind CET. CET is UTC+1, used in Germany, France, Italy, while EST is UTC-5, used in United States, Canada, Jamaica.
When converting from CET to EST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM CET equals 3:00 AM EST, 12:00 PM noon CET equals 6:00 AM EST, and 5:00 PM CET equals 11:00 AM EST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.
Scheduling Across CET and EST
For professionals scheduling meetings between CET and EST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 6 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.
Daylight Saving Time Considerations
CET observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to CEST (UTC+2) during summer months. EST observes DST, switching to EDT (UTC-4). During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may temporarily change by 1 hour. Always verify the current offset during spring and fall transition periods.