UTC to CET Converter – Coordinated Universal Time to Central European Time
CET is 1 hour ahead of UTC. UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is UTC+0 all year, while CET (Central European Time) is UTC+1, switching to CEST (UTC+2) during daylight saving. The live clocks below show the current time in both zones, updated every second.
UTC to CET Conversion Table (Hour by Hour)
Standard-time conversion from Coordinated Universal Time to Central European Time. During daylight saving periods the offset shifts by one hour - the live clocks above always show the correct current time.
| UTC (UTC+0) | CET (UTC+1) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM (next day) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between UTC and CET?
CET is 1 hour ahead of UTC. UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is UTC+0 and CET (Central European Time) is UTC+1.
How do I convert UTC to CET?
Take your time in UTC and add 1 hours. For example, 9:00 AM UTC is 10:00 AM in CET. The live clocks at the top of this page always show the current conversion.
Does daylight saving time affect UTC to CET 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 UTC and CET?
Look for overlap between 9:00 AM-6:00 PM working hours in both zones using the conversion table above. CET is 1 hour ahead of UTC, so there is normally several hours of business-hours overlap.