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CET to UTC Converter

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

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CET to UTC Converter

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

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About converting CET to UTC

Central European Time (Paris) and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) 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 UTC 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 UTC: the time difference through the year

The gap between CET and UTC changes during the year because only one of them uses daylight saving.

PeriodDifference
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026UTC 2 h behind CET
Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 27, 2027UTC 1 h behind CET
Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 23, 2027UTC 2 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

CET to UTC conversion table

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

UTC · Coordinated Universal Time

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is the world's time standard, kept by atomic clocks. It never changes for daylight saving.

Frequently asked questions

6 answers
What is the time difference between CET and UTC?
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 Coordinated Universal Time, so the time you see is always right for right now.
How do I convert CET to UTC?
Enter a time in the CET box and the equivalent UTC 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 UTC converter accurate with daylight saving?
Yes. It uses your browser's built-in time-zone database (the IANA zones behind Paris and UTC), which tracks daylight-saving changes automatically, so the current times and difference are correct.
What time is it in UTC right now?
The live clock above shows the current time in UTC (UTC), updating every second, alongside CET.
Does the CET to UTC time difference change?
Yes. Over the next 12 months it is 2 h behind or 1 h behind, depending on the date — see the table of periods on this page.
What is a good meeting time for CET and UTC?
Office hours overlap from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM CET (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM UTC).