EET to CET Time Converter

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

Athens · Eastern European Time
23:55:27
Sunday, May 10, 2026
GMT+3 · UTC+03:00
Paris · Central European Time
22:55:27
Sunday, May 10, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00

Convert a specific time

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

EET (Eastern European 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 EET and CET meet?

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

Hour-by-hour EET to CET conversion table

EET time (Athens)CET time (Paris)Status
00:00 Sun23:00 SatOff-hours both sides
01:00 Sun00:00 SunOff-hours both sides
02:00 Sun01:00 SunOff-hours both sides
03:00 Sun02:00 SunOff-hours both sides
04:00 Sun03:00 SunOff-hours both sides
05:00 Sun04:00 SunOff-hours both sides
06:00 Sun05:00 SunOff-hours both sides
07:00 Sun06:00 SunOff-hours both sides
08:00 Sun07:00 SunOff-hours both sides
09:00 Sun08:00 SunEET working
10:00 Sun09:00 SunBoth at work
11:00 Sun10:00 SunBoth at work
12:00 Sun11:00 SunBoth at work
13:00 Sun12:00 SunBoth at work
14:00 Sun13:00 SunBoth at work
15:00 Sun14:00 SunBoth at work
16:00 Sun15:00 SunBoth at work
17:00 Sun16:00 SunCET working
18:00 Sun17:00 SunOff-hours both sides
19:00 Sun18:00 SunOff-hours both sides
20:00 Sun19:00 SunOff-hours both sides
21:00 Sun20:00 SunOff-hours both sides
22:00 Sun21:00 SunOff-hours both sides
23:00 Sun22:00 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

Eastern European Time (EET)
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
06:21
Sunset
20:24
Solar noon
13:22
Daylight
14h 3m
Paris
Sunrise
06:17
Sunset
21:19
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 1m

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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 EET and CET right now?+
CET (Central European Time) is currently 1 hour behind EET (Eastern European Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does EET or CET observe daylight saving time?+
EET: observes daylight saving time. CET: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between EET and CET?+
The strongest overlap is 10:00–16:00 EET (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 Sun in Athens (EET), it is 11:00 Sun in Paris (CET).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for EET and CET?+
EET 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.
Is Athens ahead of or behind Paris?+
Whether Athens (EET) is ahead of or behind Paris (CET) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CET is 1 hour behind EET. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for EET and CET?+
EET is UTC+03:00 (GMT+3) 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 EET and CET?+
Yes. There are 7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 10:00–16:00 EET.