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CET to EST converter

Central European Time to Eastern Time: live time, conversion table and daylight saving dates.

Eastern Time is 6 hours behind Central European Time right now. 9:00 AM CET = 3:00 AM EST.

Central European Time
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Eastern Time
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Today, hour by hour

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Green rows are inside 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

CET to EST conversion table

CETEST
12:00 AM6:00 PM (−1 day)
1:00 AM7:00 PM (−1 day)
2:00 AM8:00 PM (−1 day)
3:00 AM9:00 PM (−1 day)
4:00 AM10:00 PM (−1 day)
5:00 AM11:00 PM (−1 day)
6:00 AM12:00 AM
7:00 AM1:00 AM
8:00 AM2:00 AM
9:00 AM3:00 AM
10:00 AM4:00 AM
11:00 AM5:00 AM
12:00 PM6:00 AM
1:00 PM7:00 AM
2:00 PM8:00 AM
3:00 PM9:00 AM
4:00 PM10:00 AM
5:00 PM11:00 AM
6:00 PM12:00 PM
7:00 PM1:00 PM
8:00 PM2:00 PM
9:00 PM3:00 PM
10:00 PM4:00 PM
11:00 PM5:00 PM

EST or EDT? People search “EST”, “CST” or “PST” all year, but those names only apply in winter. From March to November US clocks are on daylight time (EDT, CDT, MDT, PDT), one hour later. This page uses the real local time in each US zone, so the answers are right whichever season you read it in. More in our EST vs EDT guide.

When the time difference changes

DatesDifference
Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026Eastern Time is 6 hours behind Central European Time
Oct 25, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026Eastern Time is 5 hours behind Central European Time
Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027Eastern Time is 6 hours behind Central European Time
Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 27, 2027Eastern Time is 5 hours behind Central European Time
Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 30, 2027Eastern Time is 6 hours behind Central European Time
Oct 31, 2027 – Nov 6, 2027Eastern Time is 5 hours behind Central European Time
Nov 7, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027Eastern Time is 6 hours behind Central European Time

Central European Time uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Oct 25, 2026 (to UTC+1), Mar 28, 2027 (to UTC+2). Eastern Time uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Nov 1, 2026 (to UTC-5), Mar 14, 2027 (to UTC-4).

Best time to call or meet

  • All year: shared 9-to-5 hours are 3:00 PM–5:00 PM in Central European Time (9:00 AM–11:00 AM in Eastern Time).

Planning with more than two places? Use the meeting planner.

Frequently asked questions

What is 9 AM CET in EST?

3:00 AM EST.

What is the time difference between CET and EST?

Eastern Time is 6 hours behind Central European Time in January, all year.

What is 5 PM CET in EST?

11:00 AM EST.