CET to EST time converter
Eastern Time (EST) is 6 hours behind Central European Time (CET) all year round. Use the grid below to line up Paris and New York: drag the cursor across the day, and working hours (9 AM–5 PM) are highlighted in every row so you can spot a slot that suits both sides.
Right now it is 12:46 CEST in Paris and 06:46 EDT in New York.
Tue, Oct 20
Paris home
12:46
Tue, Oct 20 · UTC+2
New York
06:46
Tue, Oct 20 · UTC-4
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CET to EST: frequently asked
What is the time difference between CET and EST?
Eastern Time (EST) is 6 hours behind Central European Time (CET) all year round.
What time is 9 AM CET in EST?
9:00 AM CET is 3:00 AM EST.
When do working hours overlap between Paris and New York?
Both sides are within 9:00 AM–5:00 PM working hours between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM CET (9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST).