CET to PYT Time Converter

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

Paris · Central European Time
13:10:42
Sunday, May 17, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00
Asunción · Paraguay Time
08:10:42
Sunday, May 17, 2026
GMT-3 · UTC-03:00

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From: CET (Paris)
To: PYT (Asunción)
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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
PYT (Paraguay Time)
Observes DST
No

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

When can CET and PYT meet?

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CET
PYT
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 PYT).

Hour-by-hour CET to PYT conversion table

CET time (Paris)PYT time (Asunción)Status
00:00 Sun19:00 SatOff-hours both sides
01:00 Sun20:00 SatOff-hours both sides
02:00 Sun21:00 SatOff-hours both sides
03:00 Sun22:00 SatOff-hours both sides
04:00 Sun23:00 SatOff-hours both sides
05:00 Sun00:00 SunOff-hours both sides
06:00 Sun01:00 SunOff-hours both sides
07:00 Sun02:00 SunOff-hours both sides
08:00 Sun03:00 SunOff-hours both sides
09:00 Sun04:00 SunCET working
10:00 Sun05:00 SunCET working
11:00 Sun06:00 SunCET working
12:00 Sun07:00 SunCET working
13:00 Sun08:00 SunCET working
14:00 Sun09:00 SunBoth at work
15:00 Sun10:00 SunBoth at work
16:00 Sun11:00 SunBoth at work
17:00 Sun12:00 SunPYT working
18:00 Sun13:00 SunPYT working
19:00 Sun14:00 SunPYT working
20:00 Sun15:00 SunPYT working
21:00 Sun16:00 SunPYT working
22:00 Sun17:00 SunOff-hours both sides
23:00 Sun18:00 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
Paraguay Time (PYT)
IANA identifier
America/Asuncion
Current UTC offset
UTC-03:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-3
Major cities in this zone
Asunción

Sun today in Paris and Asunción

Paris
Sunrise
06:08
Sunset
21:28
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 20m

Related converters

PYT to CET (reverse)CET to ESTCET to PSTCET to GMTCET to UTCCET to ISTEST to PYTPST to PYTGMT to PYTUTC to PYTIST to PYT
Looking for local time? See time in Paris or time in Asunción.

Frequently asked questions

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