CET Time Now

The current Central European Time (CET) time is . Central European Time covers most of western and central Europe, including France, Germany, Spain and Italy. It is 1 hour ahead of UTC, switching to CEST (UTC+2) during daylight saving in summer.

Current time
UTC offset UTC+02:00
Abbreviation GMT+2
Daylight saving In force now
Next clock change October 25, 2026 — clocks go back 1 hour

Major cities in this zone

  • Paris
  • Berlin
  • Madrid
  • Rome
  • Amsterdam
  • Brussels

Convert CET to other zones

Open the time zone converter with CET pre-selected, or see the world clock for live times everywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in CET right now?

The live clock above shows current Central European Time. From the last Sunday of March to the last Sunday of October, Paris, Berlin and the rest of the zone are on CEST (UTC+2) instead.

What is the difference between CET and CEST?

CET is Central European Time (UTC+1), the winter setting. CEST is Central European Summer Time (UTC+2), used from late March to late October.

Which countries use Central European Time?

France, Germany, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Austria, Switzerland and several others — most of western and central Europe.

What is the time difference between CET and EST?

Six hours in winter: when it is noon CET, it is 6:00 AM EST. In summer the gap is still six hours (CEST vs EDT).