2:20 AM
Thursday, August 13, 2026
UTC+02:00Fixed offset
Time Zone Converter
CEST to ETTime Converter
Convert Central European Summer Time to Eastern Time, compare their live UTC offsets and explore a complete 24-hour conversion table.
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CEST
Central European Summer Time
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ET
Eastern Time
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ET
8:20:00 PM
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
UTC-04:00Seasonal zone
Time difference
ET is 6 hours behind CEST
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Compare each hour in CEST with ET.
| Hour | CEST | ET | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2:20 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 8:20:00 PM Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | -6h |
| 1 | 3:20 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 9:20:00 PM Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | -6h |
| 2 | 4:20 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 10:20:00 PM Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | -6h |
| 3 | 5:20 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 11:20:00 PM Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | -6h |
| 4 | 6:20 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 12:20:00 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -6h |
| 5 | 7:20 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 1:20:00 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -6h |
| 6 | 8:20 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 2:20:00 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -6h |
| 7 | 9:20 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 3:20:00 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -6h |
| 8 | 10:20 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 4:20:00 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -6h |
| 9 | 11:20 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 5:20:00 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -6h |
| 10 | 12:20 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 6:20:00 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -6h |
| 11 | 1:20 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 7:20:00 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -6h |
| 12 | 2:20 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 8:20:00 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -6h |
| 13 | 3:20 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 9:20:00 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -6h |
| 14 | 4:20 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 10:20:00 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -6h |
| 15 | 5:20 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 11:20:00 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -6h |
| 16 | 6:20 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 12:20:00 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -6h |
| 17 | 7:20 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 1:20:00 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -6h |
| 18 | 8:20 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 2:20:00 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -6h |
| 19 | 9:20 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 3:20:00 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -6h |
| 20 | 10:20 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 4:20:00 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -6h |
| 21 | 11:20 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 5:20:00 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -6h |
| 22 | 12:20 AM Friday, August 14, 2026 | 6:20:00 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -6h |
| 23 | 1:20 AM Friday, August 14, 2026 | 7:20:00 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -6h |
About CEST
The daylight-saving offset used in Central Europe.
- Full name
- Central European Summer Time
- Type
- Fixed UTC offset
- Regions
- France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Belgium
Target time zone
About ET
A seasonal North American time zone that automatically switches between EST and EDT.
- Full name
- Eastern Time
- Type
- Seasonal IANA time zone
- Regions
- United States, Canada
Reverse this conversion
Convert ET back to CEST.
FAQ
CEST to ET time FAQ
Common questions about converting Central European Summer Time to Eastern Time, their UTC offsets and daylight-saving behavior.
What is the time difference between CEST and ET?
ET is 6 hours behind CEST on this date.
What time is 9:00 AM CEST in ET?
When it is 9:00 AM in CEST, it is 3:00:00 AM in ET on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
Is ET ahead of CEST?
No. ET is currently 6 hours behind CEST.
Do CEST and ET use daylight saving time?
CEST is defined as a fixed UTC offset. Its offset does not change automatically according to the selected date. ET is represented by the IANA time zone America/New_York. Its active offset can change according to the date and daylight-saving rules.
Where are CEST and ET used?
CEST is associated with France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Belgium. ET is associated with United States, Canada. Time-zone abbreviations can be ambiguous, so TimeInOne uses the specific definitions shown on this page.