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CET to UTC converter
Central European Time
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Coordinated Universal Time
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Coordinated Universal Time is 2 hours behind Central European Time for most of the year, and 1 hour behind for part of it, because the two change their clocks on different dates (or only one of them changes at all).
When does the difference change?
In 2026:
- January 1 to March 28: Coordinated Universal Time is 1 hour behind Central European Time
- March 29 to October 24: Coordinated Universal Time is 2 hours behind Central European Time
- October 25 to December 31: Coordinated Universal Time is 1 hour behind Central European Time
Questions
What time is 9 AM CET in UTC?
For most of the year, 9 AM Central European Time is 7 AM Coordinated Universal Time. For part of the year it is 8 AM, because of daylight saving time.
How many hours ahead or behind is UTC from CET?
Coordinated Universal Time is 2 hours behind Central European Time for most of the year, and 1 hour behind for part of it, because the two change their clocks on different dates (or only one of them changes at all).
Does the CET to UTC difference change?
Yes. It changes 2 times in 2026 because of daylight saving time.
About these time zones
CET to UTC, hour by hour
| Central European Time | Coordinated Universal Time |
|---|---|
| 12 AM | 10 PM (previous day) |
| 1 AM | 11 PM (previous day) |
| 2 AM | 12 AM |
| 3 AM | 1 AM |
| 4 AM | 2 AM |
| 5 AM | 3 AM |
| 6 AM | 4 AM |
| 7 AM | 5 AM |
| 8 AM | 6 AM |
| 9 AM | 7 AM |
| 10 AM | 8 AM |
| 11 AM | 9 AM |
| 12 PM | 10 AM |
| 1 PM | 11 AM |
| 2 PM | 12 PM |
| 3 PM | 1 PM |
| 4 PM | 2 PM |
| 5 PM | 3 PM |
| 6 PM | 4 PM |
| 7 PM | 5 PM |
| 8 PM | 6 PM |
| 9 PM | 7 PM |
| 10 PM | 8 PM |
| 11 PM | 9 PM |
Based on the clocks on Monday, October 12, 2026. Use the converter above for another date.