Does CET Have Daylight Savings?
Daylight Saving4 min readApril 1, 2026

Does CET Have Daylight Savings?

Does CET have Daylight Savings? Yes — most countries on CET switch to CEST (Central European Summer Time) in summer. Here's exactly when the switch happens and which countries are affected.

James Okafor
Science & History Writer

Does CET Have Daylight Savings?

Yes. CET (UTC+1) switches to CEST (UTC+2) in summer.

CET vs CEST

AbbreviationUTC OffsetSeason
CETUTC+1Winter
CESTUTC+2Summer

Switch Dates

  • Spring forward: Last Sunday of March (2026: March 29)
  • Fall back: Last Sunday of October (2026: October 25)

Countries Affected

France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and more.

Quick Answer

Yes. CET (UTC+1) switches to CEST (UTC+2) on the last Sunday of March, and back on the last Sunday of October.

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