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