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UTC to CET time converter
Central Europe is 2 hours ahead of UTC for 210 days of 2026, and 1 hours ahead of for the other 155 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
UTC to CET conversion table
Local time in UTC and the matching time in Central Europe on two reference dates, one in winter and one in summer for the northern hemisphere.
| UTC (UTC) | Central Europe on 15 January | Central Europe on 15 July |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 |
| 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 |
| 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 |
| 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 |
| 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 |
| 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 |
| 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 |
| 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 |
Best meeting times between UTC and Central Europe
- January: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-16:00 UTC = 10:00-17:00 CET.
- July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-15:00 UTC = 11:00-17:00 CET.
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Daylight saving between UTC and CET
- UTC does not change its clocks in 2026.
- Central Europe moves its clocks forward on 29 March and back on 25 October in 2026.
- The gap is 2 hours for 210 days and 1 hours for 155 days of 2026.
About the two zones
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.
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 UTC in CET?
On 15 January, 09:00 in UTC is 10:00 in Central Europe. On 15 July it is 11:00.
What is the time difference between UTC and Central Europe?
Central Europe is 2 hours ahead of UTC for 210 days of 2026, and 1 hours ahead of for the other 155 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
Does the time difference between UTC and CET 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 UTC and Central Europe?
Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-16:00 UTC = 10:00-17:00 CET. In July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-15:00 UTC = 11:00-17:00 CET.
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