CET to CXT Time Converter

Convert Central European Time (CET) to Christmas Island Time (CXT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 5 hours ahead.

Paris · Central European Time
10:16:56
Thursday, May 14, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00
Flying Fish Cove · Christmas Island Time
15:16:56
Thursday, May 14, 2026
GMT+7 · UTC+07:00

Convert a specific time

From: CET (Paris)
To: CXT (Flying Fish Cove)
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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
CXT (Christmas Island Time)
Observes DST
No

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

When can CET and CXT meet?

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CET
CXT
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: 09:00–11:00 CET (14:00–16:00 CXT).

Hour-by-hour CET to CXT conversion table

CET time (Paris)CXT time (Flying Fish Cove)Status
00:00 Thu05:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
01:00 Thu06:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
02:00 Thu07:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
03:00 Thu08:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
04:00 Thu09:00 ThuCXT working
05:00 Thu10:00 ThuCXT working
06:00 Thu11:00 ThuCXT working
07:00 Thu12:00 ThuCXT working
08:00 Thu13:00 ThuCXT working
09:00 Thu14:00 ThuBoth at work
10:00 Thu15:00 ThuBoth at work
11:00 Thu16:00 ThuBoth at work
12:00 Thu17:00 ThuCET working
13:00 Thu18:00 ThuCET working
14:00 Thu19:00 ThuCET working
15:00 Thu20:00 ThuCET working
16:00 Thu21:00 ThuCET working
17:00 Thu22:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
18:00 Thu23:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
19:00 Thu00:00 FriOff-hours both sides
20:00 Thu01:00 FriOff-hours both sides
21:00 Thu02:00 FriOff-hours both sides
22:00 Thu03:00 FriOff-hours both sides
23:00 Thu04:00 FriOff-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
Christmas Island Time (CXT)
IANA identifier
Indian/Christmas
Current UTC offset
UTC+07:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+7
Major cities in this zone
Flying Fish Cove

Sun today in Paris and Flying Fish Cove

Paris
Sunrise
06:11
Sunset
21:24
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 12m

Related converters

CXT to CET (reverse)CET to ESTCET to PSTCET to GMTCET to UTCCET to ISTEST to CXTPST to CXTGMT to CXTUTC to CXTIST to CXT
Looking for local time? See time in Paris or time in Flying Fish Cove.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CET and CXT right now?+
CXT (Christmas Island Time) is currently 5 hours ahead 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 CXT observe daylight saving time?+
CET: observes daylight saving time. CXT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CET and CXT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–11:00 CET (14:00–16:00 CXT), giving 3 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Flying Fish Cove when it is 12:00 noon in Paris?+
When it is 12:00 Thu in Paris (CET), it is 17:00 Thu in Flying Fish Cove (CXT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CET and CXT?+
CET maps to "Europe/Paris" in the IANA database. CXT maps to "Indian/Christmas". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Paris ahead of or behind Flying Fish Cove?+
Whether Paris (CET) is ahead of or behind Flying Fish Cove (CXT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CXT is 5 hours ahead CET. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for CET and CXT?+
CET is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2) and CXT is UTC+07:00 (GMT+7). 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 CXT?+
Yes. There are 3 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–11:00 CET.