2:20 AM
Thursday, August 13, 2026
UTC+02:00Fixed offset
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CEST to ESTTime Converter
Convert Central European Summer Time to Eastern Standard Time, compare their live UTC offsets and explore a complete 24-hour conversion table.
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Central European Summer Time
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EST
Eastern Standard Time
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EST
7:20 PM
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
UTC-05:00Fixed offset
Time difference
EST is 7 hours behind CEST
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Compare each hour in CEST with EST.
| Hour | CEST | EST | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2:20 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 7:20 PM Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | -7h |
| 1 | 3:20 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 8:20 PM Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | -7h |
| 2 | 4:20 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 9:20 PM Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | -7h |
| 3 | 5:20 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 10:20 PM Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | -7h |
| 4 | 6:20 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 11:20 PM Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | -7h |
| 5 | 7:20 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 12:20 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -7h |
| 6 | 8:20 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 1:20 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -7h |
| 7 | 9:20 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 2:20 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -7h |
| 8 | 10:20 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 3:20 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -7h |
| 9 | 11:20 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 4:20 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -7h |
| 10 | 12:20 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 5:20 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -7h |
| 11 | 1:20 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 6:20 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -7h |
| 12 | 2:20 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 7:20 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -7h |
| 13 | 3:20 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 8:20 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -7h |
| 14 | 4:20 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 9:20 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -7h |
| 15 | 5:20 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 10:20 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -7h |
| 16 | 6:20 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 11:20 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -7h |
| 17 | 7:20 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 12:20 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -7h |
| 18 | 8:20 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 1:20 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -7h |
| 19 | 9:20 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 2:20 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -7h |
| 20 | 10:20 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 3:20 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -7h |
| 21 | 11:20 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 4:20 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -7h |
| 22 | 12:20 AM Friday, August 14, 2026 | 5:20 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -7h |
| 23 | 1:20 AM Friday, August 14, 2026 | 6:20 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -7h |
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 EST
The fixed standard-time offset used in parts of eastern North America.
- Full name
- Eastern Standard Time
- Type
- Fixed UTC offset
- Regions
- United States, Canada
Reverse this conversion
Convert EST back to CEST.
FAQ
CEST to EST time FAQ
Common questions about converting Central European Summer Time to Eastern Standard Time, their UTC offsets and daylight-saving behavior.
What is the time difference between CEST and EST?
EST is 7 hours behind CEST on this date.
What time is 9:00 AM CEST in EST?
When it is 9:00 AM in CEST, it is 2:00 AM in EST on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
Is EST ahead of CEST?
No. EST is currently 7 hours behind CEST.
Do CEST and EST use daylight saving time?
CEST is defined as a fixed UTC offset. Its offset does not change automatically according to the selected date. EST is defined as a fixed UTC offset. Its offset does not change automatically according to the selected date.
Where are CEST and EST used?
CEST is associated with France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Belgium. EST is associated with United States, Canada. Time-zone abbreviations can be ambiguous, so TimeInOne uses the specific definitions shown on this page.