CXT to CET Time Converter

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

Flying Fish Cove · Christmas Island Time
16:18:31
Thursday, May 14, 2026
GMT+7 · UTC+07:00
Paris · Central European Time
11:18:31
Thursday, May 14, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00

Convert a specific time

From: CXT (Flying Fish Cove)
To: CET (Paris)
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Daylight Saving status right now

CXT (Christmas Island Time)
Observes DST
No
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

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

When can CXT and CET meet?

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CXT
CET
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Flying Fish Cove (CXT). 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 CXT (09:00–11:00 CET).

Hour-by-hour CXT to CET conversion table

CXT time (Flying Fish Cove)CET time (Paris)Status
00:00 Thu19:00 WedOff-hours both sides
01:00 Thu20:00 WedOff-hours both sides
02:00 Thu21:00 WedOff-hours both sides
03:00 Thu22:00 WedOff-hours both sides
04:00 Thu23:00 WedOff-hours both sides
05:00 Thu00:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
06:00 Thu01:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
07:00 Thu02:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
08:00 Thu03:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
09:00 Thu04:00 ThuCXT working
10:00 Thu05:00 ThuCXT working
11:00 Thu06:00 ThuCXT working
12:00 Thu07:00 ThuCXT working
13:00 Thu08:00 ThuCXT working
14:00 Thu09:00 ThuBoth at work
15:00 Thu10:00 ThuBoth at work
16:00 Thu11:00 ThuBoth at work
17:00 Thu12:00 ThuCET working
18:00 Thu13:00 ThuCET working
19:00 Thu14:00 ThuCET working
20:00 Thu15:00 ThuCET working
21:00 Thu16:00 ThuCET working
22:00 Thu17:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
23:00 Thu18:00 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

Christmas Island Time (CXT)
IANA identifier
Indian/Christmas
Current UTC offset
UTC+07:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+7
Major cities in this zone
Flying Fish Cove
Central European Time (CET)
IANA identifier
Europe/Paris
Current UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+2
Major cities in this zone
ParisLyonMarseille

Sun today in Flying Fish Cove and Paris

Paris
Sunrise
06:11
Sunset
21:24
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 12m

Related converters

CET to CXT (reverse)CXT to ESTCXT to PSTCXT to GMTCXT to UTCCXT to ISTEST to CETPST to CETGMT to CETUTC to CETIST to CET
Looking for local time? See time in Flying Fish Cove or time in Paris.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CXT and CET right now?+
CET (Central European Time) is currently 5 hours behind CXT (Christmas Island Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does CXT or CET observe daylight saving time?+
CXT: does not observe daylight saving time. CET: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CXT and CET?+
The strongest overlap is 14:00–16:00 CXT (09:00–11:00 CET), giving 3 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Paris when it is 12:00 noon in Flying Fish Cove?+
When it is 12:00 Thu in Flying Fish Cove (CXT), it is 07:00 Thu in Paris (CET).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CXT and CET?+
CXT maps to "Indian/Christmas" in the IANA database. CET maps to "Europe/Paris". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Flying Fish Cove ahead of or behind Paris?+
Whether Flying Fish Cove (CXT) is ahead of or behind Paris (CET) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CET is 5 hours behind CXT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for CXT and CET?+
CXT is UTC+07:00 (GMT+7) and CET is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2). 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 CXT and CET?+
Yes. There are 3 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 14:00–16:00 CXT.