1:21 AM
Thursday, August 13, 2026
UTC+01:00Fixed offset
Time Zone Converter
CET to ETTime Converter
Convert Central European Time to Eastern Time, compare their live UTC offsets and explore a complete 24-hour conversion table.
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CET
Central European Time
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ET
Eastern Time
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ET
8:21:00 PM
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
UTC-04:00Seasonal zone
Time difference
ET is 5 hours behind CET
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Compare each hour in CET with ET.
| Hour | CET | ET | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1:21 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 8:21:00 PM Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | -5h |
| 1 | 2:21 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 9:21:00 PM Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | -5h |
| 2 | 3:21 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 10:21:00 PM Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | -5h |
| 3 | 4:21 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 11:21:00 PM Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | -5h |
| 4 | 5:21 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 12:21:00 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -5h |
| 5 | 6:21 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 1:21:00 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -5h |
| 6 | 7:21 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 2:21:00 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -5h |
| 7 | 8:21 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 3:21:00 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -5h |
| 8 | 9:21 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 4:21:00 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -5h |
| 9 | 10:21 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 5:21:00 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -5h |
| 10 | 11:21 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 6:21:00 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -5h |
| 11 | 12:21 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 7:21:00 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -5h |
| 12 | 1:21 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 8:21:00 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -5h |
| 13 | 2:21 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 9:21:00 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -5h |
| 14 | 3:21 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 10:21:00 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -5h |
| 15 | 4:21 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 11:21:00 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -5h |
| 16 | 5:21 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 12:21:00 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -5h |
| 17 | 6:21 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 1:21:00 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -5h |
| 18 | 7:21 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 2:21:00 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -5h |
| 19 | 8:21 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 3:21:00 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -5h |
| 20 | 9:21 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 4:21:00 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -5h |
| 21 | 10:21 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 5:21:00 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -5h |
| 22 | 11:21 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 6:21:00 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -5h |
| 23 | 12:21 AM Friday, August 14, 2026 | 7:21:00 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -5h |
About CET
The fixed Central European standard-time offset.
- Full name
- Central European 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
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Convert ET back to CET.
FAQ
CET to ET time FAQ
Common questions about converting Central European Time to Eastern Time, their UTC offsets and daylight-saving behavior.
What is the time difference between CET and ET?
ET is 5 hours behind CET on this date.
What time is 9:00 AM CET in ET?
When it is 9:00 AM in CET, it is 4:00:00 AM in ET on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
Is ET ahead of CET?
No. ET is currently 5 hours behind CET.
Do CET and ET use daylight saving time?
CET 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 CET and ET used?
CET 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.