CET to EET Converter

Category: Time Zone Converters

- June 28, 2025

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Central European Time (CET)

UTC+1 • Berlin, Paris, Rome

Conversion Settings

Configure your timezone conversion preferences

Auto Convert

Daylight Saving Aware

Show UTC Offset

Eastern European Time (EET)

UTC+2 • Athens, Helsinki, Kiev

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Select a time to convert

Time Difference: --

UTC Offset (CET): +01:00

UTC Offset (EET): +02:00

DST Status: --

CET Time: --

EET Time: --

Time Format:

Current CET: --:--:--

Current EET: --:--:--

🇪🇺 CET is UTC+1 (winter) and CEST is UTC+2 (summer). EET is UTC+2 (winter) and EEST is UTC+3 (summer). Both observe synchronized daylight saving time.

CET to EET Conversion Guide

What is CET to EET Conversion?

CET to EET conversion helps you translate time between Central European Time and Eastern European Time zones. CET is UTC+1 during winter and CEST is UTC+2 during summer (last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October). EET is UTC+2 during winter and EEST is UTC+3 during summer, following the same daylight saving schedule. The time difference is consistently 1 hour, with EET being ahead of CET.

Time Zone Information

Central European Time (CET): Used in most of Central and Western Europe including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and Poland. UTC+1 in winter, becomes CEST (UTC+2) during daylight saving time.

Eastern European Time (EET): Used in Eastern Europe including Greece, Finland, Bulgaria, and Romania. UTC+2 in winter, becomes EEST (UTC+3) during daylight saving time.

Time Difference: EET is consistently 1 hour ahead of CET year-round. Both zones follow synchronized daylight saving time schedules from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October.

Daylight Saving Time Impact

Central European Zone: Observes daylight saving time changing from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2) during summer

Eastern European Zone: Observes daylight saving time changing from EET (UTC+2) to EEST (UTC+3) during summer

Consistent Difference: The 1-hour time difference remains constant year-round due to synchronized DST schedules across European Union countries

Common Conversion Examples

Winter Business Hours

CET 9:00 AM → EET 10:00 AM

CET 5:00 PM → EET 6:00 PM

1-hour difference during CET/EET period

Summer Business Hours

CEST 9:00 AM → EEST 10:00 AM

CEST 5:00 PM → EEST 6:00 PM

1-hour difference during CEST/EEST period

Meeting Planning

Best CET Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Converts to EET: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Perfect business hours overlap

Event Scheduling

CET Midnight: 1:00 AM EET

CET Noon: 1:00 PM EET

Simple 1-hour addition

Conversion Tips & Best Practices

• This is one of the simplest European timezone conversions - always exactly 1 hour difference

• Both zones follow synchronized EU daylight saving time from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October

• Perfect for business coordination between Western/Central Europe and Eastern Europe

• Time difference never changes due to synchronized DST schedules across EU countries

• CET covers major cities: Berlin, Paris, Rome, Madrid, while EET covers Athens, Helsinki, Kiev

• Both zones are part of the European Union's coordinated time system

Convert Between Central and Eastern European Time

If you’ve ever tried to coordinate a meeting between Berlin and Athens or schedule a call between Paris and Helsinki, you know how easy it is to get the time wrong. This CET-EET time converter gives you a quick way to see the correct time across these zones without second-guessing.

What this tool actually does

This converter is built specifically to shift time between Central European Time (CET) and Eastern European Time (EET). It handles daylight saving changes for you, automatically adjusting between CET/CEST and EET/EEST depending on the date you select. No math required. Just input a date and time in one zone, and it shows you the accurate time in the other.

You can choose which direction you want to convert from CET to EET or the other way around and the tool updates accordingly. Whether you’re planning for summer or winter, it tracks daylight saving rules across both zones to give you the right answer every time.

Why this helps keep you on schedule

It’s easy to assume an hour difference and move on, but daylight saving makes things more complex. Missing that detail can mean joining a meeting too early or showing up too late. This tool does that mental check for you. It’s perfect for travelers, remote teams, students, or anyone booking events across Europe.

Example: Say you live in Berlin and you're organizing a video call with someone in Athens. You want the call to start at 3:00 PM your time. Plug that into the tool and it instantly shows 4:00 PM for your colleague, adjusting for summer time if needed. No mistakes, no misunderstandings.

How to use it, step by step

1. Pick your time and date

Use the calendar and clock to set the time in either CET or EET, depending on what your schedule is based on.

2. Choose the starting timezone

There’s a dropdown where you can select either CET (Central European Time) or EET (Eastern European Time) as your starting point. The labels update so you know which direction you're converting.

3. See your result instantly

If auto-convert is checked, the other time updates right away. If not, just hit the “Convert Time” button. You’ll see both the converted time and date, plus whether it’s daylight saving or standard time.

4. Use the quick Tools

Swap: Switch the direction of conversion
Now: Set the current time for fast lookup
Reset: Clear everything back to default

Options worth knowing about

Daylight Saving Aware

By default, DST is handled for you. The tool knows when Europe switches to summer time and updates the offsets so you don’t have to look it up.

Auto Convert

When this is turned on, the output updates automatically as you type or change the date. It’s helpful if you’re comparing a few different times quickly.

Show UTC Offset

If you're working with international schedules, seeing the UTC offset can be helpful. This option displays the +01:00 or +02:00 labels clearly.

Switch between 12- and 24-hour format

A toggle lets you display the time in whichever style you prefer. Good for clarity when you’re working with people who use different formats.

Live clocks

At the bottom of the tool, you’ll always see the current time in both CET and EET. These update every second, which makes it easy to double-check your assumptions on the fly.

Common questions, answered

Is the time difference always one hour?

Yes. Whether in winter or summer, EET is always one hour ahead of CET. That consistency makes scheduling easier across the continent.

What happens during daylight saving changes?

The tool accounts for it. Both zones follow the same rules, clocks move forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October. You don’t need to remember any of that, because the converter does it automatically.

Can I use this for planning events?

Absolutely. Whether it's a webinar, conference, or personal call, this converter makes sure you show up at the right moment. It's also great for setting calendar reminders without doing time math in your head.

Where is this especially useful?

Let’s say you're running a seminar from Bucharest (EET) and you have attendees joining from Madrid (CET). You need to announce start times clearly. Use this tool to convert your 4:00 PM EET schedule to 3:00 PM CET, and include both in your invite. That small step helps avoid no-shows and last-minute confusion.

Keep things smooth across timezones

This CET-EET converter keeps your scheduling simple. Whether you’re managing cross-border meetings or just catching up with a friend abroad, you’ll get the timing right every time. It’s built for real people juggling real calendars, and it keeps the guesswork out of the way.

CET to EET Converter

Central European Time (CET)

Conversion Settings

Eastern European Time (EET)

CET to EET Conversion Guide

What is CET to EET Conversion?

Time Zone Information

Daylight Saving Time Impact

Common Conversion Examples

Conversion Tips & Best Practices

Convert Between Central and Eastern European Time

What this tool actually does

Why this helps keep you on schedule

How to use it, step by step

1. Pick your time and date

2. Choose the starting timezone

3. See your result instantly

4. Use the quick Tools

Options worth knowing about

Daylight Saving Aware

Auto Convert

Show UTC Offset

Switch between 12- and 24-hour format

Live clocks

Common questions, answered

Is the time difference always one hour?

What happens during daylight saving changes?

Can I use this for planning events?

Where is this especially useful?

Keep things smooth across timezones

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