CET to FOT Time Converter

Convert Central European Time (CET) to Faroe Islands Time (FOT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 1 hour behind.

Paris · Central European Time
08:48:36
Friday, May 22, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00
Tórshavn · Faroe Islands Time
07:48:36
Friday, May 22, 2026
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00

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From: CET (Paris)
To: FOT (Tórshavn)
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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
FOT (Faroe Islands Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+01:00 → UTC+00:00

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

Hour-by-hour CET to FOT conversion table

CET time (Paris)FOT time (Tórshavn)Status
00:00 Fri23:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
01:00 Fri00:00 FriOff-hours both sides
02:00 Fri01:00 FriOff-hours both sides
03:00 Fri02:00 FriOff-hours both sides
04:00 Fri03:00 FriOff-hours both sides
05:00 Fri04:00 FriOff-hours both sides
06:00 Fri05:00 FriOff-hours both sides
07:00 Fri06:00 FriOff-hours both sides
08:00 Fri07:00 FriOff-hours both sides
09:00 Fri08:00 FriCET working
10:00 Fri09:00 FriBoth at work
11:00 Fri10:00 FriBoth at work
12:00 Fri11:00 FriBoth at work
13:00 Fri12:00 FriBoth at work
14:00 Fri13:00 FriBoth at work
15:00 Fri14:00 FriBoth at work
16:00 Fri15:00 FriBoth at work
17:00 Fri16:00 FriFOT working
18:00 Fri17:00 FriOff-hours both sides
19:00 Fri18:00 FriOff-hours both sides
20:00 Fri19:00 FriOff-hours both sides
21:00 Fri20:00 FriOff-hours both sides
22:00 Fri21:00 FriOff-hours both sides
23:00 Fri22:00 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
Faroe Islands Time (FOT)
IANA identifier
Atlantic/Faroe
Current UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+1
Major cities in this zone
Tórshavn

Sun today in Paris and Tórshavn

Paris
Sunrise
06:02
Sunset
21:35
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 33m

Related converters

FOT to CET (reverse)CET to ESTCET to PSTCET to GMTCET to UTCCET to ISTEST to FOTPST to FOTGMT to FOTUTC to FOTIST to FOT
Looking for local time? See time in Paris or time in Tórshavn.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CET and FOT right now?+
FOT (Faroe Islands Time) is currently 1 hour 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 FOT observe daylight saving time?+
CET: observes daylight saving time. FOT: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CET and FOT?+
The strongest overlap is 10:00–16:00 CET (09:00–15:00 FOT), giving 7 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Tórshavn when it is 12:00 noon in Paris?+
When it is 12:00 Fri in Paris (CET), it is 11:00 Fri in Tórshavn (FOT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CET and FOT?+
CET maps to "Europe/Paris" in the IANA database. FOT maps to "Atlantic/Faroe". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Paris ahead of or behind Tórshavn?+
Whether Paris (CET) is ahead of or behind Tórshavn (FOT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now FOT is 1 hour 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 FOT?+
CET is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2) and FOT is UTC+01:00 (GMT+1). 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 FOT?+
Yes. There are 7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 10:00–16:00 CET.