CET to EET Time Converter

Convert Central European Time to Eastern European Time - Quick & Accurate

Paris (CET)
Athens (EET)
EET is 1 hour ahead of CET

Quick Time Conversion

Paris
Central European Time
UTC+1 (CET) / UTC+2 (CEST)
Athens
Eastern European Time
UTC+2 (EET) / UTC+3 (EEST)

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Central European (CET/CEST)
Eastern European (EET/EEST)

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24-Hour Visual Comparison

CET (Paris)
12am CET
1am CET
2am CET
3am CET
4am CET
5am CET
6am CET
7am CET
8am CET
9am CET
10am CET
11am CET
12pm CET
1pm CET
2pm CET
3pm CET
4pm CET
5pm CET
6pm CET
7pm CET
8pm CET
9pm CET
10pm CET
11pm CET
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EET (Athens)
1am EET
2am EET
3am EET
4am EET
5am EET
6am EET
7am EET
8am EET
9am EET
10am EET
11am EET
12pm EET
1pm EET
2pm EET
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5pm EET
6pm EET
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11pm EET
12am EET
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Business Hours (9AM-5PM)
Evening (5PM-9PM)
Night (9PM-6AM)

Hover over any hour to see corresponding time in both zones

Best Time for Meeting/Call

To schedule a meeting between CET and EET:

Best Window (CET)
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Which is (EET)
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Both parties in business hours
9-hour overlap window
Ideal for Europe-wide collaboration

Pro Tip: Schedule calls between 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM CET for maximum overlap with EET business hours

Complete CET to EET Conversion Table

CET TimeEET TimeContext
12:00 AM01:00 AM
Midnight CET
01:00 AM02:00 AM
Late Night
02:00 AM03:00 AM
Late Night
03:00 AM04:00 AM
Late Night
04:00 AM05:00 AM
Late Night
05:00 AM06:00 AM
Late Night
06:00 AM07:00 AM
Early Morning CET
07:00 AM08:00 AM
Night Time
08:00 AM09:00 AM
Work Starts CET
09:00 AM10:00 AM
Meeting Window
10:00 AM11:00 AM
Meeting Window
11:00 AM12:00 PM
Meeting Window

Central European Time (CET)

UTC+1
UTC+2 during CEST
Major Cities:
  • • Paris
  • • Berlin
  • • Rome
  • • Madrid
Daylight Saving:

CEST (UTC+2) from March to October

IANA Identifier:

Europe/Paris

Eastern European Time (EET)

UTC+2
UTC+3 during EEST
Major Cities:
  • • Athens
  • • Bucharest
  • • Helsinki
  • • Kyiv
Daylight Saving:

EEST (UTC+3) from March to October

IANA Identifier:

Europe/Athens

Central European Time (CET) vs Eastern European Time (EET)

Central European Time (CET)Eastern European Time (EET)

Central European Time (CET) is 1 hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+1). During daylight saving time, the region observes Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is UTC+2.

Eastern European Time (EET) is 2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+2). During daylight saving time, the region observes Eastern European Summer Time (EEST), which is UTC+3.

Where Is It Used In Europe?

  • France: Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse
  • Germany: Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt
  • Italy: Rome, Milan, Naples, Turin
  • Spain: Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Sevilla
  • Netherlands: Amsterdam, Rotterdam
  • Belgium: Brussels, Antwerp
  • Poland: Warsaw, Krakow
  • Austria: Vienna, Salzburg
  • Switzerland: Zurich, Geneva, Basel
  • Plus: Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Croatia, Hungary
  • Greece: Athens, Thessaloniki
  • Romania: Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca
  • Finland: Helsinki, Tampere, Turku
  • Ukraine: Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa
  • Bulgaria: Sofia, Plovdiv
  • Estonia: Tallinn
  • Latvia: Riga
  • Lithuania: Vilnius
  • Moldova: Chișinău
  • Cyprus: Nicosia, Limassol

Other Regions

  • Africa: Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Chad, Niger, Nigeria, Cameroon, Angola, Namibia
  • Middle East: Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria (in regions observing EET)
  • Africa: Egypt, Sudan, South Sudan, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia

Key Facts

  • UTC Offset: UTC+1 (CET) / UTC+2 (CEST)
  • Region: Most of continental Europe
  • Known For: Major European cultural and economic centers
  • Largest Cities: Paris (11M), Madrid (6.7M), Berlin (6M)
  • Coverage: Most populous time zone in Europe
  • Daylight Saving: Begins last Sunday in March, ends last Sunday in October
  • UTC Offset: UTC+2 (EET) / UTC+3 (EEST)
  • Region: Eastern and Southeastern Europe
  • Known For: Historic cities and growing economies
  • Largest Cities: Cairo (21M), Kyiv (3M), Bucharest (2.1M)
  • Coverage: Approximately 100 million people
  • Daylight Saving: Begins last Sunday in March, ends last Sunday in October

Quick Reference

Time Difference: EET is 1 hour ahead of CET year-round
Consistency: This difference remains constant because both observe DST at the same dates
Distance: Approximately 1,500-2,500 km depending on cities
UTC Offsets: CET = UTC+1, EET = UTC+2 | CEST = UTC+2, EEST = UTC+3 (during DST)
EU DST: Starts last Sunday in March, Ends last Sunday in October

Frequently Asked Questions

CET (Central European Time) is 1 hour behind EET (Eastern European Time). This means when it's 12:00 PM in Paris (CET), it's 1:00 PM in Athens (EET).

The best time to call from CET to EET is between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM CET, which corresponds to 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EET. This ensures both parties are within standard business hours.

No, the time difference remains constant at 1 hour because both CET and EET observe Daylight Saving Time at the same dates. CET becomes CEST (UTC+2) and EET becomes EEST (UTC+3).

CET cities include Paris, Berlin, Rome, and Madrid. EET cities include Athens, Bucharest, Helsinki, and Kyiv.

In Europe, DST starts on the last Sunday in March at 1:00 AM and ends on the last Sunday in October at 1:00 AM. During DST, CET becomes CEST and EET becomes EEST.

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