CET to UTC Converter – Central European Time to Coordinated Universal Time
UTC is 1 hour behind CET. CET (Central European Time) is UTC+1, switching to CEST (UTC+2) during daylight saving, while UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is UTC+0 all year. The live clocks below show the current time in both zones, updated every second.
CET to UTC Conversion Table (Hour by Hour)
Standard-time conversion from Central European Time to Coordinated Universal Time. During daylight saving periods the offset shifts by one hour - the live clocks above always show the correct current time.
| CET (UTC+1) | UTC (UTC+0) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM (previous day) |
| 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between CET and UTC?
UTC is 1 hour behind CET. CET (Central European Time) is UTC+1 and UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is UTC+0.
How do I convert CET to UTC?
Take your time in CET and subtract 1 hours. For example, 9:00 AM CET is 8:00 AM in UTC. The live clocks at the top of this page always show the current conversion.
Does daylight saving time affect CET to UTC conversion?
Yes. CET switches to CEST (UTC+2) in summer, so the gap between the two zones changes during DST periods. The live clocks on this page use the IANA timezone database and always reflect the correct current offset automatically.
What is the best time for a meeting between CET and UTC?
Look for overlap between 9:00 AM-6:00 PM working hours in both zones using the conversion table above. UTC is 1 hour behind CET, so there is normally several hours of business-hours overlap.