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CET to CT time converter
US Central is 7 hours behind Central Europe for 337 days of 2026, and 6 hours behind for the other 28 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
CET to CT conversion table
Local time in Central Europe and the matching time in US Central on two reference dates, one in winter and one in summer for the northern hemisphere.
| Central Europe (CET) | US Central on 15 January | US Central on 15 July |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 01:00 | 01:00 |
| 09:00 | 02:00 | 02:00 |
| 10:00 | 03:00 | 03:00 |
| 12:00 | 05:00 | 05:00 |
| 15:00 | 08:00 | 08:00 |
| 17:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| 18:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| 21:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
Best meeting times between Central Europe and US Central
- January: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 16:00-17:00 CET = 09:00-10:00 CT.
- July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 16:00-17:00 CET = 09:00-10:00 CT.
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Daylight saving between CET and CT
- Central Europe moves its clocks forward on 29 March and back on 25 October in 2026.
- US Central moves its clocks forward on 8 March and back on 1 November in 2026.
- The gap is 7 hours for 337 days and 6 hours for 28 days of 2026.
About the two zones
Central Europe. Central European Time is UTC+1 in winter and CEST (UTC+2) in summer. The EU changes clocks on the last Sundays of March and October, a few weeks before and after the US.
US Central. US Central Time is UTC-6 in winter (CST) and UTC-5 in summer (CDT), changing together with the other US zones.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM CET in CT?
On 15 January, 09:00 in Central Europe is 02:00 in US Central. On 15 July it is 02:00.
What is the time difference between Central Europe and US Central?
US Central is 7 hours behind Central Europe for 337 days of 2026, and 6 hours behind for the other 28 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
Does the time difference between CET and CT change during the year?
Yes. Both zones change their clocks, on different dates, so the gap moves between 7 and 6 hours. Always convert with the actual date.
When is the best time for a meeting between Central Europe and US Central?
Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 16:00-17:00 CET = 09:00-10:00 CT. In July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 16:00-17:00 CET = 09:00-10:00 CT.
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