CET to EEST Time Converter

Convert Central European Time (CET) to Eastern European Summer Time (EEST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 1 hour ahead.

Paris · Central European Time
09:52:31
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00
Athens · Eastern European Summer Time
10:52:31
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
GMT+3 · UTC+03:00

Convert a specific time

From: CET (Paris)
To: EEST (Athens)
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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
EEST (Eastern European Summer Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+03:00 → UTC+02:00

When can CET and EEST meet?

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

Hour-by-hour CET to EEST conversion table

CET time (Paris)EEST time (Athens)Status
00:00 Wed01:00 WedOff-hours both sides
01:00 Wed02:00 WedOff-hours both sides
02:00 Wed03:00 WedOff-hours both sides
03:00 Wed04:00 WedOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed05:00 WedOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed06:00 WedOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed07:00 WedOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed08:00 WedOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed09:00 WedEEST working
09:00 Wed10:00 WedBoth at work
10:00 Wed11:00 WedBoth at work
11:00 Wed12:00 WedBoth at work
12:00 Wed13:00 WedBoth at work
13:00 Wed14:00 WedBoth at work
14:00 Wed15:00 WedBoth at work
15:00 Wed16:00 WedBoth at work
16:00 Wed17:00 WedCET working
17:00 Wed18:00 WedOff-hours both sides
18:00 Wed19:00 WedOff-hours both sides
19:00 Wed20:00 WedOff-hours both sides
20:00 Wed21:00 WedOff-hours both sides
21:00 Wed22:00 WedOff-hours both sides
22:00 Wed23:00 WedOff-hours both sides
23:00 Wed00:00 ThuOff-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 European Summer Time (EEST)
IANA identifier
Europe/Athens
Current UTC offset
UTC+03:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+3
Major cities in this zone
AthensThessaloniki

Sun today in Paris and Athens

Paris
Sunrise
06:23
Sunset
21:13
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
14h 49m
Athens
Sunrise
06:25
Sunset
20:20
Solar noon
13:22
Daylight
13h 55m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CET and EEST right now?+
EEST (Eastern European Summer Time) is currently 1 hour 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 EEST observe daylight saving time?+
CET: observes daylight saving time. EEST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CET and EEST?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–15:00 CET (10:00–16:00 EEST), giving 7 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Athens when it is 12:00 noon in Paris?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Paris (CET), it is 13:00 Wed in Athens (EEST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CET and EEST?+
CET maps to "Europe/Paris" in the IANA database. EEST maps to "Europe/Athens". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.