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EST to Dortmund Time Converter

CET is 6 hours ahead of EST. 9:00 AM EST = 3:00 PM CET.

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Eastern Standard Time
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CET is 6 hours ahead of EST at the moment. To convert EST to Dortmund Time, 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). Dortmund Time (Dortmund time) is used in Dortmund, Germany.

EST to Dortmund Time time conversion table

EST to Dortmund Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

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

Conversion table from EST to Dortmund 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 Dortmund 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 EST to Dortmund Time

Add 6 hours to the EST time to get Dortmund Time.

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 Dortmund Time

The time difference between EST and Dortmund 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:

  • 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: Dortmund Time is 6 hours ahead of EST.
  • 8 Mar 2026 – 27 Mar 2026: Dortmund Time is 5 hours ahead of EST.
  • 28 Mar 2026 – 23 Oct 2026: Dortmund Time is 6 hours ahead of EST.
  • 24 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: Dortmund Time is 5 hours ahead of EST.
  • 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: Dortmund Time is 6 hours ahead of EST.

EST and Dortmund Time 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).
  • Dortmund Time 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 Dortmund Time

EST and Dortmund Time 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.

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EST to Dortmund Time FAQ

What is the time difference between EST and Dortmund Time?

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 Dortmund Time?

9:00 AM EST is 3:00 PM CET.

What is 12 PM (noon) EST in Dortmund Time?

12:00 PM EST is 6:00 PM CET.

Is Dortmund Time ahead of or behind EST?

CET is 6 hours ahead of EST, so it is later in Dortmund Time 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 Dortmund Time change for daylight saving time?

Yes. Dortmund Time 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 Dortmund Time?

EST and Dortmund Time 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 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.