CEST to UTC Time Converter

Convert Central European Summer Time (CEST) to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 2 hours behind.

Paris · Central European Summer Time
22:55:27
Sunday, May 10, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00
UTC · Coordinated Universal Time
20:55:27
Sunday, May 10, 2026
UTC · UTC+00:00

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From: CEST (Paris)
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Daylight Saving status right now

CEST (Central European Summer Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+02:00 → UTC+01:00
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: CEST observes DST while UTC does not. The 2-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CEST starts or ends DST.

When can CEST and UTC meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
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Columns are hours of the day in Paris (CEST). 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: 11:00–16:00 CEST (09:00–14:00 UTC).

Hour-by-hour CEST to UTC conversion table

CEST time (Paris)UTC time (UTC)Status
00:00 Sun22:00 SatOff-hours both sides
01:00 Sun23:00 SatOff-hours both sides
02:00 Sun00:00 SunOff-hours both sides
03:00 Sun01:00 SunOff-hours both sides
04:00 Sun02:00 SunOff-hours both sides
05:00 Sun03:00 SunOff-hours both sides
06:00 Sun04:00 SunOff-hours both sides
07:00 Sun05:00 SunOff-hours both sides
08:00 Sun06:00 SunOff-hours both sides
09:00 Sun07:00 SunCEST working
10:00 Sun08:00 SunCEST working
11:00 Sun09:00 SunBoth at work
12:00 Sun10:00 SunBoth at work
13:00 Sun11:00 SunBoth at work
14:00 Sun12:00 SunBoth at work
15:00 Sun13:00 SunBoth at work
16:00 Sun14:00 SunBoth at work
17:00 Sun15:00 SunUTC working
18:00 Sun16:00 SunUTC working
19:00 Sun17:00 SunOff-hours both sides
20:00 Sun18:00 SunOff-hours both sides
21:00 Sun19:00 SunOff-hours both sides
22:00 Sun20:00 SunOff-hours both sides
23:00 Sun21:00 SunOff-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

Central European Summer Time (CEST)
IANA identifier
Europe/Paris
Current UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+2
Major cities in this zone
ParisLyonMarseille
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
IANA identifier
UTC
Current UTC offset
UTC+00:00
Current abbreviation
UTC
Major cities in this zone
UTC

Sun today in Paris and UTC

Paris
Sunrise
06:17
Sunset
21:19
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 1m

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Looking for local time? See time in Paris or time in UTC.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CEST and UTC right now?+
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is currently 2 hours behind CEST (Central European Summer Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does CEST or UTC observe daylight saving time?+
CEST: observes daylight saving time. UTC: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CEST and UTC?+
The strongest overlap is 11:00–16:00 CEST (09:00–14:00 UTC), giving 6 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in UTC when it is 12:00 noon in Paris?+
When it is 12:00 Sun in Paris (CEST), it is 10:00 Sun in UTC (UTC).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CEST and UTC?+
CEST maps to "Europe/Paris" in the IANA database. UTC maps to "UTC". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Paris ahead of or behind UTC?+
Whether Paris (CEST) is ahead of or behind UTC (UTC) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now UTC is 2 hours behind CEST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for CEST and UTC?+
CEST is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2) and UTC is UTC+00:00 (UTC). 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 CEST and UTC?+
Yes. There are 6 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 11:00–16:00 CEST.