RET to CET Time Converter

Convert Réunion Time (RET) to Central European Time (CET). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 2 hours behind.

Saint-Denis · Réunion Time
17:56:44
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+4 · UTC+04:00
Paris · Central European Time
15:56:44
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00

Convert a specific time

From: RET (Saint-Denis)
To: CET (Paris)
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Daylight Saving status right now

RET (Réunion 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 RET does not. The 2-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CET starts or ends DST.

When can RET 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 Saint-Denis (RET). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
6 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 11:00–16:00 RET (09:00–14:00 CET).

Hour-by-hour RET to CET conversion table

RET time (Saint-Denis)CET time (Paris)Status
00:00 Wed22:00 TueOff-hours both sides
01:00 Wed23:00 TueOff-hours both sides
02:00 Wed00:00 WedOff-hours both sides
03:00 Wed01:00 WedOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed02:00 WedOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed03:00 WedOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed04:00 WedOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed05:00 WedOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed06:00 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed07:00 WedRET working
10:00 Wed08:00 WedRET working
11:00 Wed09:00 WedBoth at work
12:00 Wed10:00 WedBoth at work
13:00 Wed11:00 WedBoth at work
14:00 Wed12:00 WedBoth at work
15:00 Wed13:00 WedBoth at work
16:00 Wed14:00 WedBoth at work
17:00 Wed15:00 WedCET working
18:00 Wed16:00 WedCET working
19:00 Wed17:00 WedOff-hours both sides
20:00 Wed18:00 WedOff-hours both sides
21:00 Wed19:00 WedOff-hours both sides
22:00 Wed20:00 WedOff-hours both sides
23:00 Wed21:00 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

Réunion Time (RET)
IANA identifier
Indian/Reunion
Current UTC offset
UTC+04:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+4
Major cities in this zone
Saint-Denis
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 Saint-Denis and Paris

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

Related converters

CET to RET (reverse)RET to ESTRET to PSTRET to GMTRET to UTCRET to ISTEST to CETPST to CETGMT to CETUTC to CETIST to CET
Looking for local time? See time in Saint-Denis or time in Paris.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between RET and CET right now?+
CET (Central European Time) is currently 2 hours behind RET (Réunion Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does RET or CET observe daylight saving time?+
RET: does not observe daylight saving time. CET: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between RET and CET?+
The strongest overlap is 11:00–16:00 RET (09:00–14:00 CET), giving 6 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Paris when it is 12:00 noon in Saint-Denis?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Saint-Denis (RET), it is 10:00 Wed in Paris (CET).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for RET and CET?+
RET maps to "Indian/Reunion" 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 Saint-Denis ahead of or behind Paris?+
Whether Saint-Denis (RET) is ahead of or behind Paris (CET) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CET is 2 hours behind RET. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for RET and CET?+
RET is UTC+04:00 (GMT+4) 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 RET and CET?+
Yes. There are 6 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 11:00–16:00 RET.