Central European Time
Commonly abbreviated CET/CEST — shown here for reference only; this site always uses the IANA identifier Europe/Paris as the source of truth.
08:24:34
Sunday, November 8, 2026 · UTC+01:00
Currently outside daylight saving time. Next change: 2027-03-28.
Understand this time zone
- How Daylight Saving Time WorksDaylight saving time moves clocks forward in spring and back in autumn — but not everywhere. Here is who observes it and why it matters for scheduling.
- Why Time Differences Between Cities Change During the YearThe time difference between two cities isn’t always fixed — it can shift by an hour depending on the season. Here’s why, with a real example.
Cities in this time zone
Central European Time compared with other time zones
| Time zone | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Coordinated Universal Time | 07:24 | 1 hour behind |
| Greenwich Mean Time | 07:24 | 1 hour behind |
| Indochina Time | 14:24 | 6 hours ahead |
| India Standard Time | 12:54 | 4h 30m ahead |
| Japan Standard Time | 16:24 | 8 hours ahead |
| Korea Standard Time | 16:24 | 8 hours ahead |
| Singapore Time | 15:24 | 7 hours ahead |
| China Standard Time | 15:24 | 7 hours ahead |
Used in: France, Germany, Italy, Spain.