Central European Time (CET) — Current Time Now

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UTC+1 Central & Western Europe

About Central European Time (CET)

Central European Time (CET) is a time zone in Central & Western Europe with offset UTC+1. It serves approximately ~150 million people across multiple countries and territories.

UTC Offset & DST

  • Standard offset: UTC+1
  • DST offset: UTC+2
  • Daylight Saving: Yes — CEST (UTC+2) from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October.
  • IANA zones: Europe/Berlin, Europe/Paris, Europe/Madrid, Europe/Rome

Converting CET to Other Time Zones

To convert CET time to your local time, use our time zone converter. Check the time difference calculator for popular city pairs.

Major Cities in CET

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central European Time (CET)?

Central European Time (CET) is a time zone with offset UTC+1 covering Central & Western Europe.

Does CET observe daylight saving time?

Yes, Central European Time observes daylight saving time. Clocks switch to CEST (UTC+2) during summer months.

What cities are in CET?

Major cities include Barcelona, Bari, Berlin, Bilbao, Bologna, Bordeaux, Bremen, Cannes, and more.

How do I convert CET to my time zone?

Use our time zone converter to convert CET to any other time zone.

What is the current time in CET?

The current time is shown in the live clock above. CET is UTC+1 (or UTC+2 during DST).