KOST to CET Time Converter

Convert Kosrae Time (KOST) to Central European Time (CET). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 9 hours behind.

Tofol · Kosrae Time
00:05:33
Thursday, May 14, 2026
GMT+11 · UTC+11:00
Paris · Central European Time
15:05:33
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00

Convert a specific time

From: KOST (Tofol)
To: CET (Paris)
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Daylight Saving status right now

KOST (Kosrae 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 KOST does not. The 9-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CET starts or ends DST.

When can KOST and CET meet?

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KOST
CET
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Tofol (KOST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No overlap during strict 9-5 working hours; some flexibility needed.
If both sides are willing to extend to 8am-7pm, the available window is 17:00–18:00 KOST (08:00–09:00 CET).

Hour-by-hour KOST to CET conversion table

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

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

Kosrae Time (KOST)
IANA identifier
Pacific/Kosrae
Current UTC offset
UTC+11:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+11
Major cities in this zone
Tofol
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 Tofol and Paris

Paris
Sunrise
06:13
Sunset
21:23
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 10m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between KOST and CET right now?+
CET (Central European Time) is currently 9 hours behind KOST (Kosrae Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does KOST or CET observe daylight saving time?+
KOST: does not observe daylight saving time. CET: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between KOST and CET?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 17:00–18:00 KOST (08:00–09:00 CET).
What time is it in Paris when it is 12:00 noon in Tofol?+
When it is 12:00 Thu in Tofol (KOST), it is 03:00 Thu in Paris (CET).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for KOST and CET?+
KOST maps to "Pacific/Kosrae" 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 Tofol ahead of or behind Paris?+
Whether Tofol (KOST) is ahead of or behind Paris (CET) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CET is 9 hours behind KOST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for KOST and CET?+
KOST is UTC+11:00 (GMT+11) 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 KOST and CET?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between KOST and CET is 17:00–18:00 KOST.