EST to CEST Time Converter

Convert Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central European Summer Time (CEST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 6 hours ahead.

New York · Eastern Standard Time
14:28:18
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00
Paris · Central European Summer Time
20:28:18
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00

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From: EST (New York)
To: CEST (Paris)
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Daylight Saving status right now

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
CEST (Central European Summer 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 EST and CEST meet?

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

Hour-by-hour EST to CEST conversion table

EST time (New York)CEST time (Paris)Status
00:00 Tue06:00 TueOff-hours both sides
01:00 Tue07:00 TueOff-hours both sides
02:00 Tue08:00 TueOff-hours both sides
03:00 Tue09:00 TueCEST working
04:00 Tue10:00 TueCEST working
05:00 Tue11:00 TueCEST working
06:00 Tue12:00 TueCEST working
07:00 Tue13:00 TueCEST working
08:00 Tue14:00 TueCEST working
09:00 Tue15:00 TueBoth at work
10:00 Tue16:00 TueBoth at work
11:00 Tue17:00 TueEST working
12:00 Tue18:00 TueEST working
13:00 Tue19:00 TueEST working
14:00 Tue20:00 TueEST working
15:00 Tue21:00 TueEST working
16:00 Tue22:00 TueEST working
17:00 Tue23:00 TueOff-hours both sides
18:00 Tue00:00 WedOff-hours both sides
19:00 Tue01:00 WedOff-hours both sides
20:00 Tue02:00 WedOff-hours both sides
21:00 Tue03:00 WedOff-hours both sides
22:00 Tue04:00 WedOff-hours both sides
23:00 Tue05:00 WedOff-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 Standard Time (EST)
IANA identifier
America/New_York
Current UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Current abbreviation
EDT
Major cities in this zone
New YorkMiamiAtlantaBostonPhiladelphia
Central European Summer Time (CEST)
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
05:51
Sunset
19:56
Solar noon
12:53
Daylight
14h 5m
Paris
Sunrise
06:25
Sunset
21:11
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
14h 46m

Related converters

CEST to EST (reverse)EST to PSTEST to GMTEST to UTCEST to CETEST to ISTPST to CESTGMT to CESTUTC to CESTCET to CESTIST to CEST
Looking for local time? See time in New York or time in Paris.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between EST and CEST right now?+
CEST (Central European Summer Time) is currently 6 hours ahead EST (Eastern Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does EST or CEST observe daylight saving time?+
EST: observes daylight saving time. CEST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between EST and CEST?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–10:00 EST (15:00–16:00 CEST), 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 Tue in New York (EST), it is 18:00 Tue in Paris (CEST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for EST and CEST?+
EST maps to "America/New_York" in the IANA database. CEST maps to "Europe/Paris". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.