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ET to CET time converter
Central Europe is 6 hours ahead of US Eastern for 337 days of 2026, and 5 hours ahead of for the other 28 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
ET to CET conversion table
Local time in US Eastern and the matching time in Central Europe on two reference dates, one in winter and one in summer for the northern hemisphere.
| US Eastern (ET) | Central Europe on 15 January | Central Europe on 15 July |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| 09:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| 10:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| 12:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
| 15:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 |
| 17:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 |
| 18:00 | 00:00 (+1 day) | 00:00 (+1 day) |
| 21:00 | 03:00 (+1 day) | 03:00 (+1 day) |
Best meeting times between US Eastern and Central Europe
- January: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-11:00 ET = 15:00-17:00 CET.
- July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-11:00 ET = 15:00-17:00 CET.
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Daylight saving between ET and CET
- US Eastern moves its clocks forward on 8 March and back on 1 November in 2026.
- Central Europe moves its clocks forward on 29 March and back on 25 October in 2026.
- The gap is 6 hours for 337 days and 5 hours for 28 days of 2026.
About the two zones
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM ET in CET?
On 15 January, 09:00 in US Eastern is 15:00 in Central Europe. On 15 July it is 15:00.
What is the time difference between US Eastern and Central Europe?
Central Europe is 6 hours ahead of US Eastern for 337 days of 2026, and 5 hours ahead of for the other 28 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
Does the time difference between ET and CET 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 US Eastern and Central Europe?
Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-11:00 ET = 15:00-17:00 CET. In July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-11:00 ET = 15:00-17:00 CET.
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