EET to CET
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CETGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
EET and CET on the World Map
The map below highlights the EET (Eastern European Time) and CET (Central European Time) timezone regions across the globe.
EET – Eastern European Time
UTC+02:00Eastern European Time (EET) is used in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and northeastern Africa, 2 hours ahead of UTC.
- •EET covers countries across three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa.
- •Cairo is the most populous city in the EET zone.
- •Turkey used to be on EET but permanently moved to UTC+03:00 in 2016.
- •Finland, the Baltic states, and Greece all use EET.
CET – Central European Time
UTC+01:00Central European Time (CET) is used across most of Western and Central Europe, 1 hour ahead of UTC.
- •CET covers more European countries than any other time zone.
- •Spain uses CET despite being geographically aligned with GMT/WET.
- •The Frankfurt Stock Exchange, Euronext (Amsterdam/Paris), and Borsa Italiana operate on CET.
- •Over 500 million people live in the CET time zone.
- •France moved to CET during the German occupation in WWII and never switched back.
Time Conversion Guide: EET to CET
EET runs on Eastern European Time (EET) at UTC+02:00. CET runs on Central European Time (CET) at UTC+01:00. That puts EET 1 hour behind CET — a difference of -1h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in EET it is 8:00 AM in CET. Midnight in EET is 11:00 PM in CET. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
EET to CET time conversion table
| EET (EET) | CET (CET) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert EET to CET time
- Scheduling a call from EET to CET: a 10:00 AM start in EET lands at 9:00 AM in CET, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both EET and CET are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM EET time (9:00 AM–4:00 PM CET). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
- Coordinating a EET-based team with CET contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM EET" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -1h gap is not.
- Block 10:00 AM–5:00 PM EET as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from EET and need CET colleagues present.
About EET (Eastern European Time)
Eastern European Time (EET) covers a wide geographical area including Eastern Europe (Finland, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine), the Middle East (Israel, Lebanon, Jordan), and northeastern Africa (Egypt, Libya). During summer, most EET countries switch to Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+03:00). Turkey permanently moved to UTC+03:00 in 2016, effectively leaving EET.
About CET (Central European Time)
Central European Time (CET) is the standard time zone for most of Europe, covering over 30 countries from Spain to Poland, and from Norway to Italy. CET is 1 hour ahead of GMT and is used by the European Union's most populous nations. During summer, most CET countries switch to Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+02:00). Major European financial markets in Frankfurt, Paris, and Amsterdam operate on CET.
Best time to call between EET and CET
Both EET and CET sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 10:00 AM–5:00 PM EET, which is 9:00 AM–4:00 PM CET. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
EET and CET share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (10:00 AM–5:00 PM EET), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
EET is 1 hour behind CET (EET UTC+02:00 → CET UTC+01:00). The shared working window is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM EET. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
EET
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+02:00 · DST: UTC+03:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
CET
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+01:00 · DST: UTC+02:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between EET and CET?
EET (EET, UTC+02:00) is 1 hour behind CET (CET, UTC+01:00). The gap is currently -1h.
How do I convert EET time to CET time?
Add -1h to EET local time. For example, 9:00 AM in EET is 8:00 AM in CET.
What time is it in CET right now?
CET uses CET at UTC+01:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -1h offset from EET.
What is the best time to call CET from EET?
Call between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM EET — that maps to 9:00 AM–4:00 PM CET and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, EET or CET?
EET is 1 hour behind CET. When it is 12:00 PM in EET it is 11:00 AM in CET.
Does daylight saving time affect the EET–CET difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -1h offset between EET and CET is fixed all year.
Which other cities share EET's time zone?
EET also covers Cairo, Athens, Helsinki, Bucharest, Kyiv, Sofia, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and 4 more.
Which countries use EET, EET's zone?
EET is used in Finland, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon and 9 more.
Is there a day difference between EET and CET?
Not normally. The -1h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between EET and CET?
CET is -1h from EET.
What timezone is EET in?
EET operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is CET in?
CET operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use EET (Eastern European Time)?
EET is used in Finland, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Egypt, and 11 more countries.
Does EET observe daylight saving time?
Yes, EET switches to EEST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about EET?
EET covers countries across three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa. Cairo is the most populous city in the EET zone.
Which cities are in the CET timezone?
Major cities in the CET timezone include Paris, Berlin, Rome, Madrid, Amsterdam, Brussels, Vienna, Warsaw.
What is the UTC offset for CET?
Central European Time (CET) is at UTC+01:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to CEST.
What should I know about the CET timezone?
CET covers more European countries than any other time zone. Spain uses CET despite being geographically aligned with GMT/WET.
When is it midnight in EET, what time is it in CET?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in EET (EET), it is -1h later in CET (CET).
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