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EET to CET Converter

CET is 1 hour behind EET

Current EET Time
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Europe/Bucharest
Current CET Time
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Europe/Berlin
Time Diff
1h behind
EET
UTC+2
CET
UTC+1
Overlapping hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM EET (7h)

EET to CET Conversion Table

Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in CET

EET to CET time conversion table showing all 24 hours
EET CET
12:00 AM 11:00 PM -1d
1:00 AM 12:00 AM
2:00 AM 1:00 AM
3:00 AM 2:00 AM
4:00 AM 3:00 AM
5:00 AM 4:00 AM
6:00 AM 5:00 AM
7:00 AM 6:00 AM
8:00 AM 7:00 AM
9:00 AM 8:00 AM
10:00 AM 9:00 AM
11:00 AM 10:00 AM
12:00 PM 11:00 AM
1:00 PM 12:00 PM
2:00 PM 1:00 PM
3:00 PM 2:00 PM
4:00 PM 3:00 PM
5:00 PM 4:00 PM
6:00 PM 5:00 PM
7:00 PM 6:00 PM
8:00 PM 7:00 PM
9:00 PM 8:00 PM
10:00 PM 9:00 PM
11:00 PM 10:00 PM

Converting Eastern European Time to Central European Time

Eastern European Time (EET) and Central European Time (CET) are separated by a 1 hour time difference. CET is 1 hour behind EET. EET is UTC+2, used in Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, while CET is UTC+1, used in Germany, France, Italy.

When converting from EET to CET, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM EET equals 8:00 AM CET, 12:00 PM noon EET equals 11:00 AM CET, and 5:00 PM EET equals 4:00 PM CET. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across EET and CET

For professionals scheduling meetings between EET and CET, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 1 hour difference, the window of overlap may be limited. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.

Daylight Saving Time Considerations

EET observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to EEST (UTC+3) during summer months. CET observes DST, switching to CEST (UTC+2). During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may temporarily change by 1 hour. Always verify the current offset during spring and fall transition periods.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between EET and CET?
Central European Time (CET) is 1 hour behind Eastern European Time (EET). When it is 12:00 PM noon in EET, it is 11:00 AM in CET.
How do I convert EET to CET?
To convert EET to CET, subtract 1 hour from the EET time. For example, 9:00 AM EET is 8:00 AM CET. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does EET or CET observe Daylight Saving Time?
EET observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to EEST (UTC+3). CET observes DST, switching to CEST (UTC+2). During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may change by 1 hour.
What is the best time to schedule a call between EET and CET?
The best time to schedule a call between EET and CET is during overlapping business hours. If you are in EET, try scheduling between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM your time, then check the conversion table above to see what that corresponds to in CET.
Is EET ahead or behind CET?
EET (UTC+2) is 1 hour ahead of CET (UTC+1). EET corresponds to the IANA time zone Europe/Bucharest, while CET corresponds to Europe/Berlin.

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