CET to EDT Time Converter

Convert Central European Time (CET) to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 6 hours behind.

Paris · Central European Time
13:16:33
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00
New York · Eastern Daylight Time
07:16:33
Monday, May 11, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00

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From: CET (Paris)
To: EDT (New York)
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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
EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00

When can CET and EDT meet?

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EDT
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.
2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 15:00–16:00 CET (09:00–10:00 EDT).

Hour-by-hour CET to EDT conversion table

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

Sun today in Paris and New York

Paris
Sunrise
06:16
Sunset
21:20
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 4m
New York
Sunrise
05:44
Sunset
20:03
Solar noon
12:53
Daylight
14h 18m

Related converters

EDT to CET (reverse)CET to ESTCET to PSTCET to GMTCET to UTCCET to ISTEST to EDTPST to EDTGMT to EDTUTC to EDTIST to EDT
Looking for local time? See time in Paris or time in New York.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CET and EDT right now?+
EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) is currently 6 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 EDT observe daylight saving time?+
CET: observes daylight saving time. EDT: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CET and EDT?+
The strongest overlap is 15:00–16:00 CET (09:00–10:00 EDT), giving 2 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in New York when it is 12:00 noon in Paris?+
When it is 12:00 Mon in Paris (CET), it is 06:00 Mon in New York (EDT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CET and EDT?+
CET maps to "Europe/Paris" in the IANA database. EDT maps to "America/New_York". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Paris ahead of or behind New York?+
Whether Paris (CET) is ahead of or behind New York (EDT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now EDT is 6 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 EDT?+
CET is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2) and EDT is UTC-04:00 (EDT). 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 EDT?+
Yes. There are 2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 15:00–16:00 CET.