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CET to UTC time converter
UTC is 2 hours behind Central Europe for 210 days of 2026, and 1 hours behind for the other 155 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
CET to UTC conversion table
Local time in Central Europe and the matching time in UTC on two reference dates, one in winter and one in summer for the northern hemisphere.
| Central Europe (CET) | UTC on 15 January | UTC on 15 July |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 07:00 | 06:00 |
| 09:00 | 08:00 | 07:00 |
| 10:00 | 09:00 | 08:00 |
| 12:00 | 11:00 | 10:00 |
| 15:00 | 14:00 | 13:00 |
| 17:00 | 16:00 | 15:00 |
| 18:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 |
| 21:00 | 20:00 | 19:00 |
Best meeting times between Central Europe and UTC
- January: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 10:00-17:00 CET = 09:00-16:00 UTC.
- July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 11:00-17:00 CET = 09:00-15:00 UTC.
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Daylight saving between CET and UTC
- Central Europe moves its clocks forward on 29 March and back on 25 October in 2026.
- UTC does not change its clocks in 2026.
- The gap is 2 hours for 210 days and 1 hours for 155 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.
UTC. UTC is the reference all other zones are measured from. It never changes for daylight saving, which is why servers, logs and schedules are best kept in UTC.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM CET in UTC?
On 15 January, 09:00 in Central Europe is 08:00 in UTC. On 15 July it is 07:00.
What is the time difference between Central Europe and UTC?
UTC is 2 hours behind Central Europe for 210 days of 2026, and 1 hours behind for the other 155 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
Does the time difference between CET and UTC change during the year?
Yes. Central Europe changes its clocks and UTC does not, so the gap moves between 2 and 1 hours. Always convert with the actual date.
When is the best time for a meeting between Central Europe and UTC?
Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 10:00-17:00 CET = 09:00-16:00 UTC. In July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 11:00-17:00 CET = 09:00-15:00 UTC.
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