EDT to CET Time Converter

Convert Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) to Central European Time (CET). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 6 hours ahead.

New York · Eastern Daylight Time
08:17:36
Monday, May 11, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00
Paris · Central European Time
14:17:36
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00

Convert a specific time

From: EDT (New York)
To: CET (Paris)
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Daylight Saving status right now

EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00
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

When can EDT and CET meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in New York (EDT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–10:00 EDT (15:00–16:00 CET).

Hour-by-hour EDT to CET conversion table

EDT time (New York)CET time (Paris)Status
00:00 Mon06:00 MonOff-hours both sides
01:00 Mon07:00 MonOff-hours both sides
02:00 Mon08:00 MonOff-hours both sides
03:00 Mon09:00 MonCET working
04:00 Mon10:00 MonCET working
05:00 Mon11:00 MonCET working
06:00 Mon12:00 MonCET working
07:00 Mon13:00 MonCET working
08:00 Mon14:00 MonCET working
09:00 Mon15:00 MonBoth at work
10:00 Mon16:00 MonBoth at work
11:00 Mon17:00 MonEDT working
12:00 Mon18:00 MonEDT working
13:00 Mon19:00 MonEDT working
14:00 Mon20:00 MonEDT working
15:00 Mon21:00 MonEDT working
16:00 Mon22:00 MonEDT working
17:00 Mon23:00 MonOff-hours both sides
18:00 Mon00:00 TueOff-hours both sides
19:00 Mon01:00 TueOff-hours both sides
20:00 Mon02:00 TueOff-hours both sides
21:00 Mon03:00 TueOff-hours both sides
22:00 Mon04:00 TueOff-hours both sides
23:00 Mon05:00 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

Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
IANA identifier
America/New_York
Current UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Current abbreviation
EDT
Major cities in this zone
New YorkMiamiAtlantaBostonPhiladelphia
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 New York and Paris

New York
Sunrise
05:44
Sunset
20:03
Solar noon
12:53
Daylight
14h 18m
Paris
Sunrise
06:16
Sunset
21:20
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 4m

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Looking for local time? See time in New York or time in Paris.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between EDT and CET right now?+
CET (Central European Time) is currently 6 hours ahead EDT (Eastern Daylight Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does EDT or CET observe daylight saving time?+
EDT: observes daylight saving time. CET: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between EDT and CET?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–10:00 EDT (15:00–16:00 CET), giving 2 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Paris when it is 12:00 noon in New York?+
When it is 12:00 Mon in New York (EDT), it is 18:00 Mon in Paris (CET).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for EDT and CET?+
EDT maps to "America/New_York" 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 New York ahead of or behind Paris?+
Whether New York (EDT) is ahead of or behind Paris (CET) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CET is 6 hours ahead EDT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for EDT and CET?+
EDT is UTC-04:00 (EDT) 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 EDT and CET?+
Yes. There are 2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–10:00 EDT.