EST to CET Converter
CET is 6 hours ahead of EST. 9:00 AM EST = 3:00 PM CET.
CET is 6 hours ahead of EST at the moment. To convert EST to CET, add 6 hours to the EST time: 9:00 AM EST = 3:00 PM CET.
EST (Eastern Time) is used in New York, Washington DC, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, Ontario, Quebec, Panama and Jamaica (all year). CET (Central European Time) is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Switzerland and more.
EST to CET time conversion table
EST to CET on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| EST | CET | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM EST | 6:00 AM CET | — |
| 1:00 AM EST | 7:00 AM CET | — |
| 2:00 AM EST | 8:00 AM CET | — |
| 3:00 AM EST | 9:00 AM CET | — |
| 4:00 AM EST | 10:00 AM CET | — |
| 5:00 AM EST | 11:00 AM CET | — |
| 6:00 AM EST | 12:00 PM CET | — |
| 7:00 AM EST | 1:00 PM CET | — |
| 8:00 AM EST | 2:00 PM CET | — |
| 9:00 AM EST | 3:00 PM CET | work hours |
| 10:00 AM EST | 4:00 PM CET | work hours |
| 11:00 AM EST | 5:00 PM CET | — |
| 12:00 PM EST | 6:00 PM CET | — |
| 1:00 PM EST | 7:00 PM CET | — |
| 2:00 PM EST | 8:00 PM CET | — |
| 3:00 PM EST | 9:00 PM CET | — |
| 4:00 PM EST | 10:00 PM CET | night |
| 5:00 PM EST | 11:00 PM CET | night |
| 6:00 PM EST | 12:00 AM CET | next day |
| 7:00 PM EST | 1:00 AM CET | next day |
| 8:00 PM EST | 2:00 AM CET | next day |
| 9:00 PM EST | 3:00 AM CET | next day |
| 10:00 PM EST | 4:00 AM CET | next day |
| 11:00 PM EST | 5:00 AM CET | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert EST to CET
Add 6 hours to the EST time to get CET.
Example: 9:00 AM EST = 3:00 PM CET.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM EST = 4:00 AM CET (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between EST and CET
The time difference between EST and CET 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:
- 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: CET is 6 hours ahead of EST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 27 Mar 2026: CET is 5 hours ahead of EST.
- 28 Mar 2026 – 23 Oct 2026: CET is 6 hours ahead of EST.
- 24 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: CET is 5 hours ahead of EST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: CET is 6 hours ahead of EST.
EST and CET during daylight saving time
- EST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- 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).
Best time for a meeting between EST and CET
EST and CET share 2 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM EST lands between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM CET, inside working hours for both.
EST to CET FAQ
What is the time difference between EST and CET?
Right now CET is 6 hours ahead of EST. The gap changes 5 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM EST in CET?
9:00 AM EST is 3:00 PM CET.
What is 12 PM (noon) EST in CET?
12:00 PM EST is 6:00 PM CET.
Is CET ahead of or behind EST?
CET is 6 hours ahead of EST, so it is later in CET than in EST.
Does EST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. EST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
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.
What is the best time for a meeting between EST and CET?
EST and CET share 2 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM EST lands between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM CET, inside working hours for both.
Is ET the same as EST?
EST is the winter (standard) name of Eastern Time (ET). From March to November the same clocks are called EDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.