What is the time difference between EST and CET?

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

What are the best meeting times between EST and CET?

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

EST to CET Time Conversion

Eastern Standard Time → Central European Time

EST

UTC-5

Eastern Standard Time

offset

+6h

CET is 6h ahead

CET

UTC+1

Central European Time

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

Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 6 hours ahead Central European Time (CET). When it is noon in EST, it is 5 PM in CET. This offset may change during Daylight Saving Time.

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All 24 Hours — EST to CET

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Frequently Asked Questions — EST to CET

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