How Many Hours Apart Are EST and CEST?
EST (UTC-5) and CEST (UTC+2) are 7 hours apart.Calculation: 2 - (-5) = 7 hours
EST vs CEST Conversion Table
| EST | CEST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM next day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM next day |
Best Overlap Windows
For scheduling between US East Coast and Central Europe during CEST season:
- 9 AM EST = 4 PM CEST — end of European business day
- 6 AM EST = 1 PM CEST — early morning for US, afternoon for Europe
When Is CEST Active?
CEST (Central European Summer Time) runs from the last Sunday of March to the last Sunday of October.
EST vs CET (Winter)
When Europe is on CET (UTC+1) in winter, the gap with EST is 6 hours instead of 7.
Quick Answer
EST and CEST are 7 hours apart. When it's 9 AM in New York, it's 4 PM in Paris, Berlin, or Rome during summer.
