8:15 PM
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
UTC-05:00Fixed offset
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EST to CESTTime Converter
Convert Eastern Standard Time to Central European Summer Time, compare their live UTC offsets and explore a complete 24-hour conversion table.
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Eastern Standard Time
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CEST
Central European Summer Time
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CEST
3:15 AM
Thursday, August 13, 2026
UTC+02:00Fixed offset
Time difference
CEST is 7 hours ahead of EST
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Compare each hour in EST with CEST.
| Hour | EST | CEST | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 8:15 PM Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | 3:15 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | +7h |
| 1 | 9:15 PM Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | 4:15 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | +7h |
| 2 | 10:15 PM Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | 5:15 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | +7h |
| 3 | 11:15 PM Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | 6:15 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | +7h |
| 4 | 12:15 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 7:15 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | +7h |
| 5 | 1:15 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 8:15 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | +7h |
| 6 | 2:15 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 9:15 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | +7h |
| 7 | 3:15 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 10:15 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | +7h |
| 8 | 4:15 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 11:15 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | +7h |
| 9 | 5:15 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 12:15 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | +7h |
| 10 | 6:15 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 1:15 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | +7h |
| 11 | 7:15 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 2:15 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | +7h |
| 12 | 8:15 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 3:15 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | +7h |
| 13 | 9:15 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 4:15 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | +7h |
| 14 | 10:15 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 5:15 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | +7h |
| 15 | 11:15 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 6:15 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | +7h |
| 16 | 12:15 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 7:15 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | +7h |
| 17 | 1:15 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 8:15 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | +7h |
| 18 | 2:15 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 9:15 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | +7h |
| 19 | 3:15 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 10:15 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | +7h |
| 20 | 4:15 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 11:15 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | +7h |
| 21 | 5:15 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 12:15 AM Friday, August 14, 2026 | +7h |
| 22 | 6:15 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 1:15 AM Friday, August 14, 2026 | +7h |
| 23 | 7:15 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 2:15 AM Friday, August 14, 2026 | +7h |
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
Target time zone
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
Reverse this conversion
Convert CEST back to EST.
FAQ
EST to CEST time FAQ
Common questions about converting Eastern Standard Time to Central European Summer Time, their UTC offsets and daylight-saving behavior.
What is the time difference between EST and CEST?
CEST is 7 hours ahead of EST on this date.
What time is 9:00 AM EST in CEST?
When it is 9:00 AM in EST, it is 4:00 PM in CEST on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Is CEST ahead of EST?
Yes. CEST is currently 7 hours ahead of EST.
Do EST and CEST use daylight saving time?
EST is defined as a fixed UTC offset. Its offset does not change automatically according to the selected date. CEST is defined as a fixed UTC offset. Its offset does not change automatically according to the selected date.
Where are EST and CEST used?
EST is associated with United States, Canada. CEST is associated with France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Belgium. Time-zone abbreviations can be ambiguous, so TimeInOne uses the specific definitions shown on this page.