EEST to CET Time Converter

Convert Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) to Central European Time (CET). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 1 hour behind.

Athens · Eastern European Summer Time
00:00:52
Thursday, May 7, 2026
GMT+3 · UTC+03:00
Paris · Central European Time
23:00:52
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00

Convert a specific time

From: EEST (Athens)
To: CET (Paris)
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Daylight Saving status right now

EEST (Eastern European Summer Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+03:00 → UTC+02:00
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 EEST and CET meet?

7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 10:00–16:00 EEST (09:00–15:00 CET).

Hour-by-hour EEST to CET conversion table

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

Eastern European Summer Time (EEST)
IANA identifier
Europe/Athens
Current UTC offset
UTC+03:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+3
Major cities in this zone
AthensThessaloniki
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 Athens and Paris

Athens
Sunrise
06:25
Sunset
20:20
Solar noon
13:22
Daylight
13h 55m
Paris
Sunrise
06:23
Sunset
21:13
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
14h 49m

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Looking for local time? See time in Athens or time in Paris.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between EEST and CET right now?+
CET (Central European Time) is currently 1 hour behind EEST (Eastern European Summer Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does EEST or CET observe daylight saving time?+
EEST: observes daylight saving time. CET: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between EEST and CET?+
The strongest overlap is 10:00–16:00 EEST (09:00–15:00 CET), giving 7 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Paris when it is 12:00 noon in Athens?+
When it is 12:00 Thu in Athens (EEST), it is 11:00 Thu in Paris (CET).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for EEST and CET?+
EEST maps to "Europe/Athens" in the IANA database. CET maps to "Europe/Paris". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.