What is the time difference between CET and EST?

CET is 6 hours behind EST. CET is UTC+1 and EST is UTC-5.

What are the best meeting times between CET and EST?

Best overlap hours: 1 PM CET = 8 AM EST; 2 PM CET = 9 AM EST; 3 PM CET = 10 AM EST; 4 PM CET = 11 AM EST; 5 PM CET = 12 PM EST.

CET to EST Time Conversion

Central European Time → Eastern Standard Time

CET

UTC+1

Central European Time

offset

-6h

EST is 6h behind

EST

UTC-5

Eastern Standard Time

Both CET and EST observe DST — offset may shift ±1h during transitions

Central European Time (CET) is 6 hours behind Eastern Standard Time (EST). When it is noon in CET, it is 7 AM in EST. This offset may change during Daylight Saving Time.

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All 24 Hours — CET to EST

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Frequently Asked Questions — CET to EST

Central European Time (CET) is 6 hours behind Eastern Standard Time (EST). CET is UTC+1 and EST is UTC-5. This offset may shift by ±1 hour during Daylight Saving Time transitions.