Central European Time to Eastern European Time
Convert times between Central European Time (CET, UTC+1:00) and Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2:00). Eastern European Time is 1 hour ahead of Central European Time in standard time.
UTC+1:00 / +2:00→UTC+2:00 / +3:00
Live timezone converterUTC Offset Reference
| Timezone | Abbreviation | Standard offset | DST offset | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central European Time | CET / CEST | UTC+1:00 | UTC+2:00 | France / Germany |
| Eastern European Time | EET / EEST | UTC+2:00 | UTC+3:00 | Greece / Finland |
* DST offset applies during summer months. Exact transition dates vary by year.
Standard Time Conversion (CET → EET)
| Central European Time | Eastern European Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM CET | 1:00 AM EET |
| 6:00 AM CET | 7:00 AM EET |
| 9:00 AM CET | 10:00 AM EET |
| 12:00 PM CET | 1:00 PM EET |
| 3:00 PM CET | 4:00 PM EET |
| 6:00 PM CET | 7:00 PM EET |
| 9:00 PM CET | 10:00 PM EET |
Daylight Saving Time (DST) Notes
- Central European Time observes DST. Clocks advance 1 hour to CEST (UTC+2:00) roughly from month 3 to 10.
- Eastern European Time observes DST. Clocks advance 1 hour to EEST (UTC+3:00) roughly from month 3 to 10.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert CET to EET?
Add 1 hours to the CET time to get EET. For example, 9:00 AM CET = 10:00 AM EET.
What is the current UTC offset for Central European Time?
Central European Time is UTC+1:00 during standard time (CET) and UTC+2:00 during summer daylight saving time (CEST).
Is Eastern European Time ahead or behind Central European Time?
Eastern European Time is 1 hour ahead of Central European Time in standard time.
When is a good time to schedule a meeting between CET and EET?
A good overlap window is around 9:00 AM CET / 10:00 AM EET, which falls within business hours for both timezones.
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