EST to CET Time Converter
CET is 6 hours ahead of EST right now. 9:00 AM in EST is 3:00 PM in CET.
Time now: EST and CET
CET is 6 hours ahead of EST right now. The gap stays the same all year, because neither changes its clocks.
EST to CET conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| EST | CET |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 AMnext day |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 AMnext day |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 AMnext day |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 AMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 AMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 AMnext day |
Best time to meet between EST and CET
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST = 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM CET
Questions & answers
What is the time difference between EST and CET?
CET is 6 hours ahead of EST right now. The gap stays the same all year, because neither changes its clocks.
How do I convert EST to CET?
Add 6 hours to the EST time to get the CET time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in EST is 3:00 PM in CET. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in CET?
It is 3:38 PM in CET on Thursday, October 8 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 9:38 AM in EST.
What is the best time for a meeting between EST and CET?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST = 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM CET. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.
What does EST mean?
Eastern Time is EST (UTC-05:00) in winter and EDT (UTC-04:00) in summer.
What does CET mean?
Central European Time is CET (UTC+01:00) in winter and CEST (UTC+02:00) in summer.