CET to EST
Convert Central European Time (CET) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), live. EST is normally 6 hours behind CET. Pick any time below, or open the full world clock map.
CET vs EST
CET (Central European Time) runs at UTC+1 and EST (Eastern Standard Time) at UTC−5. EST is normally 6 hours behind CET.
CET is the standard time (UTC+1); when daylight saving is in effect it becomes CEST (UTC+2). The live clock on this page always shows the current offset. EST is the standard time (UTC−5); when daylight saving is in effect it becomes EDT (UTC−4). The live clock on this page always shows the current offset.
Looking for the reverse conversion? See EST to CET. You can also browse every offset on the interactive time zone map or line up several zones at once with the meeting planner.