CET
UTC+1
Central European Time
EDT
UTC-4
Eastern Daylight Time
CET observes DST — offset shifts ±1h during transitions
Central European Time (CET) is 5 hours behind Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). When it is noon in CET, it is 6 AM in EDT. This offset may change during Daylight Saving Time transitions.
Cities in CET
Cities in EDT
All 24 Hours — CET to EDT
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Best Meeting Times — CET & EDT
Recommended windows where both CET and EDT participants are within working hours (8 AM–6 PM).
Tip: When scheduling between CET and EDT, aim for the “Best” windows above. These times keep both parties within normal working hours, avoiding early-morning or late-evening fatigue. Note that one of these time zones observes Daylight Saving Time — the offset may shift ±1 hour around transition dates.
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Frequently Asked Questions — CET to EDT
Central European Time (CET) is 5 hours behind Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). CET is UTC+1 and EDT is UTC-4. This offset may shift by ±1 hour during Daylight Saving Time transitions.
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CET
UTC+2
03:40:43
Wednesday
EDT
UTC-4
21:40:43
Tuesday
Right now, 3 AM CET = 9 PM EDT(−1 day)
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EDT to CET
Eastern Daylight Time → Central European Time
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