Convert CET to ET
Central European Time (CET) to Eastern Time (ET)
The transatlantic Europe-US business corridor between Berlin, Paris, and Amsterdam on one side and New York on the other drives heavy search volume here. The 6-hour gap is manageable, but both regions observe DST on different dates, creating 2-3 week windows where the offset shifts to 5 or 7 hours.
When it's 12:00 PM in Berlin, it's 6:00 AM in New York
On Mar 8 – Mar 28, 2026; Oct 25 – Oct 31, 2026; Mar 14 – Mar 27, 2027; Oct 31 – Nov 6, 2027: 7:00 AM in New York.
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CET to ET Conversion Table
Full 24-hour comparison. Business hours (9 AM -- 6 PM) are highlighted.
| Berlin (CET) | New York (ET) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
These times apply on all dates in 2026–2027 except:
- Mar 8 – Mar 28, 2026; Oct 25 – Oct 31, 2026; Mar 14 – Mar 27, 2027; Oct 31 – Nov 6, 2027: New York times are 1 hour later.
Best Meeting Window
Top meeting times for teams in CET and ET (9 AM -- 6 PM work hours, 1-hour meeting).
All members within working hours. Everyone in mid-day range.
All members within working hours. Everyone in mid-day range.
All members within working hours. 1 in mid-day range (9 AM–5 PM).
These times apply on all dates in 2026–2027 except:
- Mar 8 – Mar 28, 2026; Oct 25 – Oct 31, 2026; Mar 14 – Mar 27, 2027; Oct 31 – Nov 6, 2027: New York times are 1 hour later.
Scheduling Tips
- The ideal overlap is 3:00-5:00 PM CET / 9:00-11:00 AM EST -- afternoon in Europe, morning on the US East Coast.
- Watch the March and October DST transition weeks. Your 3:00 PM CET call might land at 10:00 AM instead of 9:00 AM EST for 2-3 weeks in March, or about 1 week in late October.
- For all-day collaboration, the productive overlap window is roughly 3:00-6:00 PM CET / 9:00 AM-12:00 PM EST.
- Set calendar alerts for DST switch dates in both regions so recurring meetings do not silently shift.
Time Difference & DST
The CET to ET gap is -6h or -5h, depending on daylight saving time. The table lists each period.
| Dates | Berlin | New York | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Mar 7, 2026 | UTC+1 | UTC-5 | -6h |
| Mar 8 – Mar 28, 2026 | UTC+1 | UTC-4 | -5h |
| Mar 29 – Oct 24, 2026 | UTC+2 | UTC-4 | -6h |
| Oct 25 – Oct 31, 2026 | UTC+1 | UTC-4 | -5h |
| Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027 | UTC+1 | UTC-5 | -6h |
| Mar 14 – Mar 27, 2027 | UTC+1 | UTC-4 | -5h |
| Mar 28 – Oct 30, 2027 | UTC+2 | UTC-4 | -6h |
| Oct 31 – Nov 6, 2027 | UTC+1 | UTC-4 | -5h |
| Nov 7 – Dec 31, 2027 | UTC+1 | UTC-5 | -6h |
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Major Cities
Central European Time (CET)
- Berlin
- Munich
- Frankfurt
Eastern Time (ET)
- New York
- Miami
- Atlanta
Frequently Asked Questions
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