VUT to CET Time Converter

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

Port Vila · Vanuatu Time
02:02:41
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+11 · UTC+11:00
Paris · Central European Time
17:02:41
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00

Convert a specific time

From: VUT (Port Vila)
To: CET (Paris)
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Daylight Saving status right now

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

When can VUT and CET meet?

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CET
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Port Vila (VUT). 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 VUT (08:00–09:00 CET).

Hour-by-hour VUT to CET conversion table

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

Vanuatu Time (VUT)
IANA identifier
Pacific/Efate
Current UTC offset
UTC+11:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+11
Major cities in this zone
Port Vila
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 Port Vila and Paris

Paris
Sunrise
06:14
Sunset
21:21
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 7m

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Looking for local time? See time in Port Vila or time in Paris.

Frequently asked questions

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