Philadelphia Time 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 Philadelphia Time to CET, add 6 hours to the Philadelphia Time time: 9:00 AM EST = 3:00 PM CET.
Philadelphia Time (Philadelphia time) is used in Philadelphia, USA. CET (Central European Time) is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Switzerland and more.
Philadelphia Time to CET time conversion table
Philadelphia Time to CET on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| Philadelphia Time | CET |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| Philadelphia Time | CET |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Philadelphia Time | CET |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 AM+1 |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 AM+1 |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 AM+1 |
Conversion table from Philadelphia Time to CET 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 CET, −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 Philadelphia Time to CET
Add 6 hours to the Philadelphia Time 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 Philadelphia Time and CET
The time difference between Philadelphia Time 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 Philadelphia Time.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 27 Mar 2026: CET is 5 hours ahead of Philadelphia Time.
- 28 Mar 2026 – 23 Oct 2026: CET is 6 hours ahead of Philadelphia Time.
- 24 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: CET is 5 hours ahead of Philadelphia Time.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: CET is 6 hours ahead of Philadelphia Time.
Philadelphia Time and CET during daylight saving time
- Philadelphia 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).
- 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 Philadelphia Time and CET
Philadelphia Time 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.
Philadelphia Time to CET FAQ
What is the time difference between Philadelphia Time 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 Philadelphia Time in CET?
9:00 AM EST is 3:00 PM CET.
What is 12 PM (noon) Philadelphia Time in CET?
12:00 PM EST is 6:00 PM CET.
Is CET ahead of or behind Philadelphia Time?
CET is 6 hours ahead of EST, so it is later in CET than in Philadelphia Time.
Does Philadelphia Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Philadelphia Time 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 Philadelphia Time and CET?
Philadelphia Time 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.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.