CET to UTC time difference
UTC is 2 hours behind CET right now. The difference changes between 1 hour and 2 hours during the year because of daylight saving time.
Quick examples: 9:00 AM CET = 7:00 AM UTC · 12:00 PM CET = 10:00 AM UTC · 5:00 PM CET = 3:00 PM UTC
CET to UTC conversion table
| Central European Time (CET) | Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM CET | 10:00 PM UTC (previous day) |
| 1:00 AM CET | 11:00 PM UTC (previous day) |
| 2:00 AM CET | 12:00 AM UTC |
| 3:00 AM CET | 1:00 AM UTC |
| 4:00 AM CET | 2:00 AM UTC |
| 5:00 AM CET | 3:00 AM UTC |
| 6:00 AM CET | 4:00 AM UTC |
| 7:00 AM CET | 5:00 AM UTC |
| 8:00 AM CET | 6:00 AM UTC |
| 9:00 AM CET | 7:00 AM UTC |
| 10:00 AM CET | 8:00 AM UTC |
| 11:00 AM CET | 9:00 AM UTC |
| 12:00 PM CET | 10:00 AM UTC |
| 1:00 PM CET | 11:00 AM UTC |
| 2:00 PM CET | 12:00 PM UTC |
| 3:00 PM CET | 1:00 PM UTC |
| 4:00 PM CET | 2:00 PM UTC |
| 5:00 PM CET | 3:00 PM UTC |
| 6:00 PM CET | 4:00 PM UTC |
| 7:00 PM CET | 5:00 PM UTC |
| 8:00 PM CET | 6:00 PM UTC |
| 9:00 PM CET | 7:00 PM UTC |
| 10:00 PM CET | 8:00 PM UTC |
| 11:00 PM CET | 9:00 PM UTC |
How to convert CET to UTC
- Pick a date and time in Central European Time.
- The matching Coordinated Universal Time time appears instantly on the right.
- Use the ⇄ button to convert UTC to CET instead.
About Central European Time and Coordinated Universal Time
Central European Time (CET) is used in Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Rome and Amsterdam. Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is used in the world time standard used by aviation, servers and science.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between CET and UTC?
UTC is 2 hours behind CET right now. The difference changes between 1 hour and 2 hours during the year because of daylight saving time.
How do I convert CET to UTC?
Subtract 2 hours to the CET time. For example, 12:00 PM CET is 10:00 AM UTC.
Where is CET used?
Central European Time is used in Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Rome and Amsterdam.
Where is UTC used?
Coordinated Universal Time is used in the world time standard used by aviation, servers and science.
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.