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