CET to EST Time Converter
EST is 6 hours behind CET right now. 9:00 AM in CET is 3:00 AM in EST.
Time now: CET and EST
EST is 6 hours behind CET right now. The gap stays the same all year, because neither changes its clocks.
CET to EST conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| CET | EST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 PMprevious 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 |
Best time to meet between CET and EST
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM CET = 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Questions & answers
What is the time difference between CET and EST?
EST is 6 hours behind CET right now. The gap stays the same all year, because neither changes its clocks.
How do I convert CET to EST?
Subtract 6 hours from the CET time to get the EST time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in CET is 3:00 AM in EST. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in EST?
It is 8:42 AM in EST on Thursday, October 8 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 2:42 PM in CET.
What is the best time for a meeting between CET and EST?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM CET = 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.
What does CET mean?
Central European Time is CET (UTC+01:00) in winter and CEST (UTC+02:00) in summer.
What does EST mean?
Eastern Time is EST (UTC-05:00) in winter and EDT (UTC-04:00) in summer.