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CET to ET time converter
US Eastern is 6 hours behind Central Europe for 337 days of 2026, and 5 hours behind for the other 28 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
CET to ET conversion table
Local time in Central Europe and the matching time in US Eastern on two reference dates, one in winter and one in summer for the northern hemisphere.
| Central Europe (CET) | US Eastern on 15 January | US Eastern on 15 July |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 02:00 | 02:00 |
| 09:00 | 03:00 | 03:00 |
| 10:00 | 04:00 | 04:00 |
| 12:00 | 06:00 | 06:00 |
| 15:00 | 09:00 | 09:00 |
| 17:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| 18:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| 21:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 |
Best meeting times between Central Europe and US Eastern
- January: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 15:00-17:00 CET = 09:00-11:00 ET.
- July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 15:00-17:00 CET = 09:00-11:00 ET.
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Daylight saving between CET and ET
- Central Europe moves its clocks forward on 29 March and back on 25 October in 2026.
- US Eastern moves its clocks forward on 8 March and back on 1 November in 2026.
- The gap is 6 hours for 337 days and 5 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 Eastern. US Eastern Time is UTC-5 in winter (EST) and UTC-4 in summer (EDT), and is the default business time for much of the US East Coast.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM CET in ET?
On 15 January, 09:00 in Central Europe is 03:00 in US Eastern. On 15 July it is 03:00.
What is the time difference between Central Europe and US Eastern?
US Eastern is 6 hours behind Central Europe for 337 days of 2026, and 5 hours behind for the other 28 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
Does the time difference between CET and ET change during the year?
Yes. Both zones change their clocks, on different dates, so the gap moves between 6 and 5 hours. Always convert with the actual date.
When is the best time for a meeting between Central Europe and US Eastern?
Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 15:00-17:00 CET = 09:00-11:00 ET. In July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 15:00-17:00 CET = 09:00-11:00 ET.
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