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CET – Central European Time

Current Offset:UTC+2(Daylight Time Active)

Timezone Overview

Central European Time (CET) is a time standard used across the Europe region. The current local UTC offset is UTC+2. CET (UTC+1) is the standard time variant of Central European Time. Regions following this timezone advance clocks to CEST (UTC+2) during daylight saving periods.

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Central European Time Variant

Daylight Saving Time Counterpart: CEST

CET is the standard-time variant (UTC+1) used in central Europe during autumn and winter. During the summer daylight saving period, European countries in this zone advance clocks to Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2).

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CET Timezone Details

Abbreviation
CET
Standard Offset
UTC+1
Current Offset
UTC+2
Daylight Offset
UTC+2
DST Status
Active (Daylight)
IANA Identifier
Europe/Paris
Region
Europe
Clock Changes
Seasonal (2x/year)

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Information

Central European Time (CET) participates in daylight saving time adjustments. During the standard time period, clocks operate at UTC+1, and during the daylight saving period, clocks advance by 1 hour to UTC+2.

Standard Time
UTC+1
CET
Daylight Saving Time
UTC+2
CEST

Specific changeover dates depend on jurisdictional regulations. In North America transitions generally take place in March and November, in Europe transitions occur in late March and late October, and Southern Hemisphere zones transition between October and April.

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Major Cities in CET Time

Representative cities currently observing Central European Time (CET) with their live local times.

15 major cities listed
CityCountryCurrent TimeCurrent Offset
ParisFrance8:19 AMUTC+2
MarseilleFrance8:19 AMUTC+2
LyonFrance8:19 AMUTC+2
BrusselsBelgium8:19 AMUTC+2
AmsterdamNetherlands8:19 AMUTC+2
RotterdamNetherlands8:19 AMUTC+2
BerlinGermany8:19 AMUTC+2
MunichGermany8:19 AMUTC+2
FrankfurtGermany8:19 AMUTC+2
HamburgGermany8:19 AMUTC+2
ViennaAustria8:19 AMUTC+2
ZurichSwitzerland8:19 AMUTC+2
GenevaSwitzerland8:19 AMUTC+2
WarsawPoland8:19 AMUTC+2
KrakowPoland8:19 AMUTC+2

Countries & Territories Represented

FranceBelgiumNetherlandsGermanyAustriaSwitzerlandPoland

CET Time Zone Converters

Convert CET to other major international time zones with live clocks.

All converters →
IST to CET
India Standard Time
EST to CET
Eastern Standard Time
PST to CET
Pacific Standard Time
GMT to CET
Greenwich Mean Time
CST to CET
Central Standard Time
UTC to CET
Coordinated Universal Time
BST to CET
British Summer Time
CET to IST
India Standard Time

Other Europe Timezones

GMT
UTC+0
BST
UTC+1
WET
UTC+0
WEST
UTC+1
CEST
UTC+2
EET
UTC+2

Frequently Asked Questions about CET

Accurate, factual answers regarding Central European Time (CET) and its seasonal schedule.

What is CET and what does it stand for?

CET stands for Central European Time. It is a civil time standard used in Europe with a standard offset of UTC+1 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Its current offset is UTC+2.

Does CET observe Daylight Saving Time (DST)?

Yes, Central European Time participates in seasonal daylight saving time shifts. Standard time is UTC+1 and daylight saving time is UTC+2. Clocks in this zone are currently advancing for daylight saving time.

What is the difference between CET and CEST?

CET is the standard-time variant (UTC+1) used in central Europe during autumn and winter. During the summer daylight saving period, European countries in this zone advance clocks to Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2).

Which major cities use CET?

Major cities operating in or aligned with Central European Time include Paris (France), Marseille (France), Lyon (France), Brussels (Belgium), Amsterdam (Netherlands), among others.

How do I convert CET to another timezone?

To convert CET (UTC+2) to your local time or another zone, calculate the hour difference between your local UTC offset and UTC+2. You can also use the live interactive converters listed on this page for instant side-by-side time comparisons.