CET Time Zone

About Central European Time (CET)

Central European Time is used in most of Western and Central Europe during winter months.

Time Offset

Central European Time is UTC+1 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). During Daylight Saving Time, it becomes UTC+2 (CEST).

Major Cities

Major cities that observe CET include: London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Rome, Amsterdam, Stockholm and 18 more cities.

Converting CET Time

When converting from CET to other time zones, remember to account for:

• Daylight Saving Time changes which may affect the time difference
• Different DST start and end dates in various countries
• Some regions may not observe DST at all
• Business hours and meeting schedules in different time zones

Business Applications

CET is commonly used for scheduling international meetings, coordinating business operations, and planning travel. Understanding time zone conversions helps ensure effective communication across different regions.