CET to EST time difference
EST is 6 hours behind CET.
Quick examples: 9:00 AM CET = 3:00 AM EST · 12:00 PM CET = 6:00 AM EST · 5:00 PM CET = 11:00 AM EST
CET to EST conversion table
| Central European Time (CET) | Eastern Time (EST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM CET | 6:00 PM EST (previous day) |
| 1:00 AM CET | 7:00 PM EST (previous day) |
| 2:00 AM CET | 8:00 PM EST (previous day) |
| 3:00 AM CET | 9:00 PM EST (previous day) |
| 4:00 AM CET | 10:00 PM EST (previous day) |
| 5:00 AM CET | 11:00 PM EST (previous day) |
| 6:00 AM CET | 12:00 AM EST |
| 7:00 AM CET | 1:00 AM EST |
| 8:00 AM CET | 2:00 AM EST |
| 9:00 AM CET | 3:00 AM EST |
| 10:00 AM CET | 4:00 AM EST |
| 11:00 AM CET | 5:00 AM EST |
| 12:00 PM CET | 6:00 AM EST |
| 1:00 PM CET | 7:00 AM EST |
| 2:00 PM CET | 8:00 AM EST |
| 3:00 PM CET | 9:00 AM EST |
| 4:00 PM CET | 10:00 AM EST |
| 5:00 PM CET | 11:00 AM EST |
| 6:00 PM CET | 12:00 PM EST |
| 7:00 PM CET | 1:00 PM EST |
| 8:00 PM CET | 2:00 PM EST |
| 9:00 PM CET | 3:00 PM EST |
| 10:00 PM CET | 4:00 PM EST |
| 11:00 PM CET | 5:00 PM EST |
How to convert CET to EST
- Pick a date and time in Central European Time.
- The matching Eastern Time time appears instantly on the right.
- Use the ⇄ button to convert EST to CET instead.
About Central European Time and Eastern Time
Central European Time (CET) is used in Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Rome and Amsterdam. Eastern Time (EST) is used in New York, Washington DC, Miami and Toronto.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between CET and EST?
EST is 6 hours behind CET.
How do I convert CET to EST?
Subtract 6 hours to the CET time. For example, 12:00 PM CET is 6:00 AM EST.
Where is CET used?
Central European Time is used in Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Rome and Amsterdam.
Where is EST used?
Eastern Time is used in New York, Washington DC, Miami and Toronto.
Does this converter handle daylight saving time?
Yes. The converter uses the official time zone database, so it automatically applies daylight saving time for the date you pick.