CET to ART Time Converter

Convert Central European Time (CET) to Argentina Time (ART). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 5 hours behind.

Paris · Central European Time
04:51:38
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00
Buenos Aires · Argentina Time
23:51:38
Sunday, May 10, 2026
GMT-3 · UTC-03:00

Convert a specific time

From: CET (Paris)
To: ART (Buenos Aires)
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Daylight Saving status right now

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
ART (Argentina Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: CET observes DST while ART does not. The 5-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CET starts or ends DST.

When can CET and ART meet?

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

Hour-by-hour CET to ART conversion table

CET time (Paris)ART time (Buenos Aires)Status
00:00 Mon19:00 SunOff-hours both sides
01:00 Mon20:00 SunOff-hours both sides
02:00 Mon21:00 SunOff-hours both sides
03:00 Mon22:00 SunOff-hours both sides
04:00 Mon23:00 SunOff-hours both sides
05:00 Mon00:00 MonOff-hours both sides
06:00 Mon01:00 MonOff-hours both sides
07:00 Mon02:00 MonOff-hours both sides
08:00 Mon03:00 MonOff-hours both sides
09:00 Mon04:00 MonCET working
10:00 Mon05:00 MonCET working
11:00 Mon06:00 MonCET working
12:00 Mon07:00 MonCET working
13:00 Mon08:00 MonCET working
14:00 Mon09:00 MonBoth at work
15:00 Mon10:00 MonBoth at work
16:00 Mon11:00 MonBoth at work
17:00 Mon12:00 MonART working
18:00 Mon13:00 MonART working
19:00 Mon14:00 MonART working
20:00 Mon15:00 MonART working
21:00 Mon16:00 MonART working
22:00 Mon17:00 MonOff-hours both sides
23:00 Mon18:00 MonOff-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 Time (CET)
IANA identifier
Europe/Paris
Current UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+2
Major cities in this zone
ParisLyonMarseille
Argentina Time (ART)
IANA identifier
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Current UTC offset
UTC-03:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-3
Major cities in this zone
Buenos Aires

Sun today in Paris and Buenos Aires

Paris
Sunrise
06:16
Sunset
21:20
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 4m

Related converters

ART to CET (reverse)CET to ESTCET to PSTCET to GMTCET to UTCCET to ISTEST to ARTPST to ARTGMT to ARTUTC to ARTIST to ART
Looking for local time? See time in Paris or time in Buenos Aires.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CET and ART right now?+
ART (Argentina Time) is currently 5 hours behind CET (Central European Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does CET or ART observe daylight saving time?+
CET: observes daylight saving time. ART: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CET and ART?+
The strongest overlap is 14:00–16:00 CET (09:00–11:00 ART), giving 3 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Buenos Aires when it is 12:00 noon in Paris?+
When it is 12:00 Mon in Paris (CET), it is 07:00 Mon in Buenos Aires (ART).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CET and ART?+
CET maps to "Europe/Paris" in the IANA database. ART maps to "America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Paris ahead of or behind Buenos Aires?+
Whether Paris (CET) is ahead of or behind Buenos Aires (ART) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now ART is 5 hours behind CET. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for CET and ART?+
CET is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2) and ART is UTC-03:00 (GMT-3). 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 CET and ART?+
Yes. There are 3 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 14:00–16:00 CET.