CET to KOST Time Converter

Convert Central European Time (CET) to Kosrae Time (KOST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 9 hours ahead.

Paris · Central European Time
08:14:56
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00
Tofol · Kosrae Time
17:14:56
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+11 · UTC+11:00

Convert a specific time

From: CET (Paris)
To: KOST (Tofol)
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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
KOST (Kosrae Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: CET observes DST while KOST does not. The 9-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CET starts or ends DST.

When can CET and KOST meet?

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CET
KOST
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.
No overlap during strict 9-5 working hours; some flexibility needed.
If both sides are willing to extend to 8am-7pm, the available window is 08:00–09:00 CET (17:00–18:00 KOST).

Hour-by-hour CET to KOST conversion table

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

Sun today in Paris and Tofol

Paris
Sunrise
06:13
Sunset
21:23
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 10m

Related converters

KOST to CET (reverse)CET to ESTCET to PSTCET to GMTCET to UTCCET to ISTEST to KOSTPST to KOSTGMT to KOSTUTC to KOSTIST to KOST
Looking for local time? See time in Paris or time in Tofol.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CET and KOST right now?+
KOST (Kosrae Time) is currently 9 hours 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 KOST observe daylight saving time?+
CET: observes daylight saving time. KOST: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CET and KOST?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 08:00–09:00 CET (17:00–18:00 KOST).
What time is it in Tofol when it is 12:00 noon in Paris?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Paris (CET), it is 21:00 Wed in Tofol (KOST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CET and KOST?+
CET maps to "Europe/Paris" in the IANA database. KOST maps to "Pacific/Kosrae". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Paris ahead of or behind Tofol?+
Whether Paris (CET) is ahead of or behind Tofol (KOST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now KOST is 9 hours ahead CET. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for CET and KOST?+
CET is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2) and KOST is UTC+11:00 (GMT+11). 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 KOST?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between CET and KOST is 08:00–09:00 CET.