AZOT to CET Time Converter

Convert Azores Time (AZOT) to Central European Time (CET). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 2 hours ahead.

Ponta Delgada · Azores Time
23:11:55
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT+0 · UTC+00:00
Paris · Central European Time
01:11:55
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00

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From: AZOT (Ponta Delgada)
To: CET (Paris)
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Daylight Saving status right now

AZOT (Azores Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+00:00 → UTC-01:00
CET (Central European Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+02:00 → UTC+01:00

When can AZOT and CET meet?

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AZOT
CET
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Ponta Delgada (AZOT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
6 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–14:00 AZOT (11:00–16:00 CET).

Hour-by-hour AZOT to CET conversion table

AZOT time (Ponta Delgada)CET time (Paris)Status
00:00 Tue02:00 TueOff-hours both sides
01:00 Tue03:00 TueOff-hours both sides
02:00 Tue04:00 TueOff-hours both sides
03:00 Tue05:00 TueOff-hours both sides
04:00 Tue06:00 TueOff-hours both sides
05:00 Tue07:00 TueOff-hours both sides
06:00 Tue08:00 TueOff-hours both sides
07:00 Tue09:00 TueCET working
08:00 Tue10:00 TueCET working
09:00 Tue11:00 TueBoth at work
10:00 Tue12:00 TueBoth at work
11:00 Tue13:00 TueBoth at work
12:00 Tue14:00 TueBoth at work
13:00 Tue15:00 TueBoth at work
14:00 Tue16:00 TueBoth at work
15:00 Tue17:00 TueAZOT working
16:00 Tue18:00 TueAZOT working
17:00 Tue19:00 TueOff-hours both sides
18:00 Tue20:00 TueOff-hours both sides
19:00 Tue21:00 TueOff-hours both sides
20:00 Tue22:00 TueOff-hours both sides
21:00 Tue23:00 TueOff-hours both sides
22:00 Tue00:00 WedOff-hours both sides
23:00 Tue01:00 WedOff-hours both sides

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Azores Time (AZOT)
IANA identifier
Atlantic/Azores
Current UTC offset
UTC+00:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+0
Major cities in this zone
Ponta Delgada
Central European Time (CET)
IANA identifier
Europe/Paris
Current UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+2
Major cities in this zone
ParisLyonMarseille

Sun today in Ponta Delgada and Paris

Paris
Sunrise
06:14
Sunset
21:21
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 7m

Related converters

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Looking for local time? See time in Ponta Delgada or time in Paris.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between AZOT and CET right now?+
CET (Central European Time) is currently 2 hours ahead AZOT (Azores Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does AZOT or CET observe daylight saving time?+
AZOT: observes daylight saving time. CET: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between AZOT and CET?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–14:00 AZOT (11:00–16:00 CET), giving 6 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Paris when it is 12:00 noon in Ponta Delgada?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Ponta Delgada (AZOT), it is 14:00 Tue in Paris (CET).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for AZOT and CET?+
AZOT maps to "Atlantic/Azores" in the IANA database. CET maps to "Europe/Paris". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Ponta Delgada ahead of or behind Paris?+
Whether Ponta Delgada (AZOT) is ahead of or behind Paris (CET) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CET is 2 hours ahead AZOT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for AZOT and CET?+
AZOT is UTC+00:00 (GMT+0) and CET is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both AZOT and CET?+
Yes. There are 6 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–14:00 AZOT.