CET to GFT Time Converter

Convert Central European Time (CET) to French Guiana Time (GFT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 5 hours behind.

Paris · Central European Time
05:12:30
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00
Cayenne · French Guiana Time
00:12:30
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
GMT-3 · UTC-03:00

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From: CET (Paris)
To: GFT (Cayenne)
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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
GFT (French Guiana Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: CET observes DST while GFT does not. The 5-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CET starts or ends DST.

When can CET and GFT 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.
3 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 14:00–16:00 CET (09:00–11:00 GFT).

Hour-by-hour CET to GFT conversion table

CET time (Paris)GFT time (Cayenne)Status
00:00 Tue19:00 MonOff-hours both sides
01:00 Tue20:00 MonOff-hours both sides
02:00 Tue21:00 MonOff-hours both sides
03:00 Tue22:00 MonOff-hours both sides
04:00 Tue23:00 MonOff-hours both sides
05:00 Tue00:00 TueOff-hours both sides
06:00 Tue01:00 TueOff-hours both sides
07:00 Tue02:00 TueOff-hours both sides
08:00 Tue03:00 TueOff-hours both sides
09:00 Tue04:00 TueCET working
10:00 Tue05:00 TueCET working
11:00 Tue06:00 TueCET working
12:00 Tue07:00 TueCET working
13:00 Tue08:00 TueCET working
14:00 Tue09:00 TueBoth at work
15:00 Tue10:00 TueBoth at work
16:00 Tue11:00 TueBoth at work
17:00 Tue12:00 TueGFT working
18:00 Tue13:00 TueGFT working
19:00 Tue14:00 TueGFT working
20:00 Tue15:00 TueGFT working
21:00 Tue16:00 TueGFT working
22:00 Tue17:00 TueOff-hours both sides
23:00 Tue18:00 TueOff-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
French Guiana Time (GFT)
IANA identifier
America/Cayenne
Current UTC offset
UTC-03:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-3
Major cities in this zone
Cayenne

Sun today in Paris and Cayenne

Paris
Sunrise
05:58
Sunset
21:40
Solar noon
13:49
Daylight
15h 41m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CET and GFT right now?+
GFT (French Guiana Time) is currently 5 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 GFT observe daylight saving time?+
CET: observes daylight saving time. GFT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CET and GFT?+
The strongest overlap is 14:00–16:00 CET (09:00–11:00 GFT), giving 3 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Cayenne when it is 12:00 noon in Paris?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Paris (CET), it is 07:00 Tue in Cayenne (GFT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CET and GFT?+
CET maps to "Europe/Paris" in the IANA database. GFT maps to "America/Cayenne". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Paris ahead of or behind Cayenne?+
Whether Paris (CET) is ahead of or behind Cayenne (GFT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now GFT is 5 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 GFT?+
CET is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2) and GFT is UTC-03:00 (GMT-3). 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 GFT?+
Yes. There are 3 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 14:00–16:00 CET.