CET time now
CET is used here for Central European Time (Central European Standard Time), currently UTC+01:00.
Central European Time zone at a glance
- Time zone
- Central European Standard Time / Central European Summer Time
- UTC offset
- UTC+01:00 now (UTC+01:00 standard, UTC+02:00 daylight)
- IANA identifier
- Europe/Paris
- Daylight saving
- Observed, not in effect now
- Next clock change
- Mar 28, 2027 at 2:00 AM (forward 1 hour)
Daylight saving time in Central European Time
Central European Time observes daylight saving time. Its next change is on Mar 28, 2027 at 2:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour (UTC+01:00 to UTC+02:00).
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Central European Time in?
Central European Time is on Central European Standard Time in standard time and Central European Summer Time during daylight saving. Its UTC offset is UTC+01:00 right now (UTC+01:00 in standard time, UTC+02:00 in daylight saving time). The IANA time zone identifier is Europe/Paris.
What is the time difference between Central European Time and other cities?
Right now Central European Time is 1 hour ahead of London, 6 hours ahead of New York, 7 hours behind Singapore, 1 hour ahead of UTC. These gaps change when daylight saving starts or ends in either place.
Does Central European Time observe daylight saving time?
Central European Time observes daylight saving time. Its next change is on Mar 28, 2027 at 2:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour (UTC+01:00 to UTC+02:00).
What are 9 AM to 5 PM business hours in Central European Time in other time zones?
A 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM working day in Central European Time is 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM in London and 3:00 AM to 11:00 AM in New York, at the current offsets.
Which other places use Central European Time time?
Cities on the same time zone include Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse, Nice, Strasbourg.