UTC to CET Time Converter
Compare UTC and CET instantly. The clocks below stay in sync with the IANA time-zone database, so daylight-saving transitions are handled automatically for both UTC and Paris.
24-Hour Comparison Timeline
Green = working hours · Yellow = early/late · Red = night
24-hour reference table
| UTC (UTC) | CET (Paris) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 02:00 AM |
| 01:00 AM | 03:00 AM |
| 02:00 AM | 04:00 AM |
| 03:00 AM | 05:00 AM |
| 04:00 AM | 06:00 AM |
| 05:00 AM | 07:00 AM |
| 06:00 AM | 08:00 AM |
| 07:00 AM | 09:00 AM |
| 08:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 09:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 01:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 02:00 PM |
| 01:00 PM | 03:00 PM |
| 02:00 PM | 04:00 PM |
| 03:00 PM | 05:00 PM |
| 04:00 PM | 06:00 PM |
| 05:00 PM | 07:00 PM |
| 06:00 PM | 08:00 PM |
| 07:00 PM | 09:00 PM |
| 08:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 09:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 12:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26) |
| 11:00 PM | 01:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26) |
Daylight saving time
Paris observes daylight saving time; UTC does not. Expect a one-hour swing when Paris starts or ends DST.
Working-hours overlap
9 AM–3 PM UTC (11 AM–5 PM CET) — the shared 9-to-5 window for meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between UTC and CET?+
CET (UTC+02:00) is currently 2 hours ahead of UTC (UTC+00:00). This page recalculates the offset live from the IANA time-zone database, including any daylight-saving transitions.
Does UTC or CET observe daylight saving time?+
Paris observes daylight saving time; UTC does not, so the gap changes when Paris springs forward or falls back. Times on this page always reflect the current local rules.
What are the best meeting hours between UTC and Paris?+
Standard 9–5 working hours in UTC and Paris overlap from 9 AM to 3 PM UTC (11 AM–5 PM CET). Schedule calls inside this window to keep both sides in normal business hours.
How do I quickly convert UTC to CET?+
Use the live clocks and 24-hour reference table above. Pick any hour on the UTC row to see the matching CET time. The Event Planner also lets you pick a specific date and share it with attendees.