CET2 to EST Time Converter

Convert Morocco Time (CET2) to Eastern Standard Time (EST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 5 hours behind.

Casablanca · Morocco Time
23:12:31
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00
New York · Eastern Standard Time
18:12:31
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00

Convert a specific time

From: CET2 (Casablanca)
To: EST (New York)
--:--

Daylight Saving status right now

CET2 (Morocco Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
No
Next fall back
2027-02-07
Offset shift
UTC+01:00 → UTC+00:00
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 CET2 and EST meet?

00
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
CET2
EST
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Casablanca (CET2). 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 CET2 (09:00–11:00 EST).

Hour-by-hour CET2 to EST conversion table

CET2 time (Casablanca)EST time (New York)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 TueCET2 working
10:00 Tue05:00 TueCET2 working
11:00 Tue06:00 TueCET2 working
12:00 Tue07:00 TueCET2 working
13:00 Tue08:00 TueCET2 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 TueEST working
18:00 Tue13:00 TueEST working
19:00 Tue14:00 TueEST working
20:00 Tue15:00 TueEST working
21:00 Tue16:00 TueEST 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

Morocco Time (CET2)
IANA identifier
Africa/Casablanca
Current UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+1
Major cities in this zone
Casablanca
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 Casablanca and New York

New York
Sunrise
05:43
Sunset
20:04
Solar noon
12:53
Daylight
14h 20m

Related converters

EST to CET2 (reverse)CET2 to PSTCET2 to GMTCET2 to UTCCET2 to CETCET2 to ISTPST to ESTGMT to ESTUTC to ESTCET to ESTIST to EST
Looking for local time? See time in Casablanca or time in New York.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CET2 and EST right now?+
EST (Eastern Standard Time) is currently 5 hours behind CET2 (Morocco Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does CET2 or EST observe daylight saving time?+
CET2: observes daylight saving time. EST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CET2 and EST?+
The strongest overlap is 14:00–16:00 CET2 (09:00–11:00 EST), giving 3 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 Casablanca?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Casablanca (CET2), it is 07:00 Tue in New York (EST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CET2 and EST?+
CET2 maps to "Africa/Casablanca" 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 Casablanca ahead of or behind New York?+
Whether Casablanca (CET2) is ahead of or behind New York (EST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now EST is 5 hours behind CET2. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for CET2 and EST?+
CET2 is UTC+01:00 (GMT+1) 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 CET2 and EST?+
Yes. There are 3 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 14:00–16:00 CET2.