CET to Kingston Time Converter
EST is 6 hours behind CET. 9:00 AM CET = 3:00 AM EST.
EST is 6 hours behind CET at the moment. To convert CET to Kingston Time, subtract 6 hours from the CET time: 9:00 AM CET = 3:00 AM EST.
CET (Central European Time) is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Switzerland and more. Kingston Time (Kingston time) is used in Kingston, Canada.
CET to Kingston Time time conversion table
CET to Kingston Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| CET | Kingston Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| CET | Kingston Time |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| CET | Kingston Time |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
Conversion table from CET to Kingston Time for 7 Nov 2026. A tick marks hours that fall between 9 AM and 5 PM in both places. +1 means the next day in Kingston Time, −1 the previous day.
- ✓ marks 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Greyed times are night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert CET to Kingston Time
Subtract 6 hours from the CET time to get Kingston Time.
Example: 9:00 AM CET = 3:00 AM EST.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM CET = 7:00 PM EST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between CET and Kingston Time
The time difference between CET and Kingston Time is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 7 Mar 2026: Kingston Time is 6 hours behind of CET.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 28 Mar 2026: Kingston Time is 5 hours behind of CET.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: Kingston Time is 6 hours behind of CET.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: Kingston Time is 5 hours behind of CET.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: Kingston Time is 6 hours behind of CET.
CET and Kingston Time during daylight saving time
- CET next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).
- Kingston Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
Best time for a meeting between CET and Kingston Time
CET and Kingston Time share 2 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM CET lands between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM EST, inside working hours for both.
CET to Kingston Time FAQ
What is the time difference between CET and Kingston Time?
Right now EST is 6 hours behind CET. The gap changes 5 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM CET in Kingston Time?
9:00 AM CET is 3:00 AM EST.
What is 12 PM (noon) CET in Kingston Time?
12:00 PM CET is 6:00 AM EST.
Is Kingston Time ahead of or behind CET?
EST is 6 hours behind CET, so it is earlier in Kingston Time than in CET.
Does CET change for daylight saving time?
Yes. CET next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CET to CEST.
Does Kingston Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Kingston Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
What is the best time for a meeting between CET and Kingston Time?
CET and Kingston Time share 2 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM CET lands between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM EST, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.