CET to EST Time Converter

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

Paris · Central European Time
22:55:27
Sunday, May 10, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00
New York · Eastern Standard Time
16:55:27
Sunday, May 10, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00

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From: CET (Paris)
To: EST (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
EST (Eastern Standard 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 EST 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.
2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 15:00–16:00 CET (09:00–10:00 EST).

Hour-by-hour CET to EST conversion table

CET time (Paris)EST time (New York)Status
00:00 Sun18:00 SatOff-hours both sides
01:00 Sun19:00 SatOff-hours both sides
02:00 Sun20:00 SatOff-hours both sides
03:00 Sun21:00 SatOff-hours both sides
04:00 Sun22:00 SatOff-hours both sides
05:00 Sun23:00 SatOff-hours both sides
06:00 Sun00:00 SunOff-hours both sides
07:00 Sun01:00 SunOff-hours both sides
08:00 Sun02:00 SunOff-hours both sides
09:00 Sun03:00 SunCET working
10:00 Sun04:00 SunCET working
11:00 Sun05:00 SunCET working
12:00 Sun06:00 SunCET working
13:00 Sun07:00 SunCET working
14:00 Sun08:00 SunCET working
15:00 Sun09:00 SunBoth at work
16:00 Sun10:00 SunBoth at work
17:00 Sun11:00 SunEST working
18:00 Sun12:00 SunEST working
19:00 Sun13:00 SunEST working
20:00 Sun14:00 SunEST working
21:00 Sun15:00 SunEST working
22:00 Sun16:00 SunEST working
23:00 Sun17:00 SunOff-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 Standard Time (EST)
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
06:17
Sunset
21:19
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 1m
New York
Sunrise
05:45
Sunset
20:02
Solar noon
12:53
Daylight
14h 16m

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Looking for local time? See time in Paris or time in New York.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CET and EST right now?+
EST (Eastern Standard 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 EST observe daylight saving time?+
CET: observes daylight saving time. EST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CET and EST?+
The strongest overlap is 15:00–16:00 CET (09:00–10:00 EST), 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 Sun in Paris (CET), it is 06:00 Sun in New York (EST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CET and EST?+
CET maps to "Europe/Paris" in the IANA database. EST 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 (EST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now EST 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 EST?+
CET is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2) and EST 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 EST?+
Yes. There are 2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 15:00–16:00 CET.