CET Time Now
Central European Time (CET)
UTC+1:00 · CEST UTC+2:00 (Daylight Saving)
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CET Timezone Details
| Abbreviation | CET |
| Full name | Central European Time |
| UTC Offset | UTC+1:00 |
| DST Offset (CEST) | UTC+2:00 |
| Daylight Saving Time | Yes |
| IANA Timezone ID | Europe/Paris |
| Countries / Regions | Most EU countries (33 nations) |
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About CET — Central European Time
Central European Time (CET) is UTC+1, used by most countries in Central and Western Europe in winter. In summer (late March to late October), CET countries switch to Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2).
CET is one of the world's most widely used timezones, shared by 33 European nations including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, and many others.
Major cities in the CET timezone:
Paris Berlin Rome Madrid Amsterdam Brussels Vienna Warsaw Prague Zurich
Frequently Asked Questions About CET
What time is it in CET right now? +
The current CET (Central European Time) time is shown in the live clock above. CET is UTC+1:00 in standard time and UTC+2:00 during CEST.
What does CET stand for? +
CET stands for Central European Time. It is UTC+1:00 (standard time) and UTC+2:00 during Daylight Saving Time (CEST).
Which countries use CET? +
CET (Central European Time) is used in: Most EU countries (33 nations).
Does CET observe Daylight Saving Time? +
Yes, CET regions observe Daylight Saving Time. During summer, clocks advance to CEST (UTC+2:00). In winter, they return to CET (UTC+1:00).
What is the UTC offset for CET? +
The UTC offset for CET is UTC+1:00 in standard time and UTC+2:00 during CEST.
Which countries use CET? +
CET (UTC+1) is used in winter by most of Europe including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, and many others—33 countries in total.
What is the difference between CET and GMT? +
CET is 1 hour ahead of GMT. When it is 12:00 noon GMT in London, it is 13:00 (1:00 PM) CET in Paris or Berlin.
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