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CET to EST Converter

See the current time in CET (Paris) and EST (New York) side by side, the exact time difference right now, and convert any time between the two zones.

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CET to EST Converter

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Uses your browser's built-in, DST-aware time-zone data.

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About converting CET to EST

Central European Time (Paris) and Eastern Time (New York) are in different time zones, so a meeting, call or stream that's convenient in one may be early or late in the other. The clocks above update live and account for daylight saving automatically, so the time difference you see is the real one for today — not a fixed number that goes stale twice a year.

To plan across the two, type a time into the CET box (or tap a quick preset) and read the EST equivalent, including a "next day" or "previous day" note when the conversion crosses midnight. For any other pair of zones or cities, use the full timezone converter.

CET vs EST: the time difference through the year

The gap between CET and EST changes during the year because they switch to and from daylight saving on different dates.

PeriodDifference
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026EST 6 h behind CET
Oct 25, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026EST 5 h behind CET
Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027EST 6 h behind CET
Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 27, 2027EST 5 h behind CET
Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 23, 2027EST 6 h behind CET

Daylight-saving changes in the next year

ZoneDateOffsetChange
CETOct 25, 2026UTC+2 → UTC+1Clocks go back 1 hour
CETMar 28, 2027UTC+1 → UTC+2Clocks go forward 1 hour
CETOct 31, 2027UTC+2 → UTC+1Clocks go back 1 hour
ESTNov 1, 2026UTC−4 → UTC−5Clocks go back 1 hour
ESTMar 14, 2027UTC−5 → UTC−4Clocks go forward 1 hour
ESTNov 7, 2027UTC−4 → UTC−5Clocks go back 1 hour

CET to EST conversion table

CETEST (when 6 h behind)EST (when 5 h behind)
12:00 AM6:00 PM (previous day)7:00 PM (previous day)
1:00 AM7:00 PM (previous day)8:00 PM (previous day)
2:00 AM8:00 PM (previous day)9:00 PM (previous day)
3:00 AM9:00 PM (previous day)10:00 PM (previous day)
4:00 AM10:00 PM (previous day)11:00 PM (previous day)
5:00 AM11:00 PM (previous day)12:00 AM
6:00 AM12:00 AM1:00 AM
7:00 AM1:00 AM2:00 AM
8:00 AM2:00 AM3:00 AM
9:00 AM3:00 AM4:00 AM
10:00 AM4:00 AM5:00 AM
11:00 AM5:00 AM6:00 AM
12:00 PM6:00 AM7:00 AM
1:00 PM7:00 AM8:00 AM
2:00 PM8:00 AM9:00 AM
3:00 PM9:00 AM10:00 AM
4:00 PM10:00 AM11:00 AM
5:00 PM11:00 AM12:00 PM
6:00 PM12:00 PM1:00 PM
7:00 PM1:00 PM2:00 PM
8:00 PM2:00 PM3:00 PM
9:00 PM3:00 PM4:00 PM
10:00 PM4:00 PM5:00 PM
11:00 PM5:00 PM6:00 PM

Best time to meet

The two zones

CET · Central European Time

Central European Time is UTC+1 in winter (CET) and UTC+2 in summer (CEST). It covers Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Rome, Amsterdam and most of the EU, switching on the last Sundays of March and October.

EST · Eastern Time

Eastern Time is UTC−5 in winter (EST) and UTC−4 in summer (EDT). It covers New York, Washington DC, Atlanta, Miami and Toronto. Daylight saving runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.

Frequently asked questions

6 answers
What is the time difference between CET and EST?
It's shown live at the top of this page (and it can change with daylight saving). The converter uses the current, DST-aware difference between Central European Time and Eastern Time, so the time you see is always right for right now.
How do I convert CET to EST?
Enter a time in the CET box and the equivalent EST time appears instantly, adjusted for the current offset between the two zones — including a note if it lands on the previous or next day.
Is this CET to EST converter accurate with daylight saving?
Yes. It uses your browser's built-in time-zone database (the IANA zones behind Paris and New York), which tracks daylight-saving changes automatically, so the current times and difference are correct.
What time is it in New York right now?
The live clock above shows the current time in New York (EST), updating every second, alongside CET.
Does the CET to EST time difference change?
Yes. Over the next 12 months it is 6 h behind or 5 h behind, depending on the date — see the table of periods on this page.
What is a good meeting time for CET and EST?
Office hours overlap from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM CET (9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST).