EET to CET Converter

Category: Time Zone Converters

- June 20, 2025

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Eastern European Time (EET)

UTC+2/+3 • Athens, Bucharest, Helsinki, Cairo

Conversion Settings

Configure your timezone conversion preferences

Auto Convert

Daylight Saving Aware

Show UTC Offset

Central European Time (CET)

UTC+1/+2 • Berlin, Paris, Rome, Madrid

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Select a time to convert

Time Difference: --

UTC Offset (EET): +2

UTC Offset (CET): +1

DST Status: --

EET Time: --

CET Time: --

Time Format:

Current EET: --:--:--

Current CET: --:--:--

🇪🇺 Both EET and CET observe European daylight saving time. EET is UTC+2 (UTC+3 in summer), CET is UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer).

EET to CET Conversion Guide

What is EET to CET Conversion?

EET to CET conversion helps you translate time between Eastern European Time and Central European Time zones. EET is UTC+2 in winter (UTC+3 in summer as EEST), while CET is UTC+1 in winter (UTC+2 in summer as CEST). Both zones follow European daylight saving time rules.

Time Zone Information

Eastern European Time (EET): Used in Eastern Europe and parts of Africa including Athens, Bucharest, Helsinki, Cairo, and Kiev. UTC+2 in winter, UTC+3 in summer (EEST).

Central European Time (CET): Used in Central Europe including Berlin, Paris, Rome, Madrid, and Vienna. UTC+1 in winter, UTC+2 in summer (CEST).

Time Difference: EET is always 1 hour ahead of CET throughout the year, regardless of daylight saving time.

European Daylight Saving Time

Summer Period (EEST/CEST): Last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October - time difference remains 1 hour

Winter Period (EET/CET): Last Sunday in October to last Sunday in March - time difference remains 1 hour

Synchronization: Both zones change clocks simultaneously, maintaining the 1-hour difference year-round

Common Conversion Examples

Business Hours (Winter)

EET 9:00 AM → CET 8:00 AM

EET 6:00 PM → CET 5:00 PM

1 hour time difference during EET/CET period

Business Hours (Summer)

EEST 9:00 AM → CEST 8:00 AM

EEST 6:00 PM → CEST 5:00 PM

1 hour time difference during EEST/CEST period

Meeting Planning

Best EET Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Converts to CET: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Perfect overlap for European business hours

Event Scheduling

EET Midnight: 11:00 PM CET (previous day)

EET Noon: 11:00 AM CET

Ideal for pan-European coordination

Conversion Tips & Best Practices

• EET is consistently 1 hour ahead of CET regardless of the season

• Both zones change to daylight saving time simultaneously on the same dates

• European business hours have excellent overlap between these time zones

• Daylight saving changes occur at 1:00 AM UTC on the last Sunday of March and October

• Use 24-hour format to avoid confusion in international European communications

• Major cities: Athens, Bucharest (EET) and Berlin, Paris (CET) are key reference points

Convert Time Between EET and CET

If you're juggling meetings across European time zones, this time conversion tool can save you more than just minutes. Whether you're syncing with a colleague in Berlin or setting a deadline in Athens, the EET ↔ CET converter helps make sure nobody shows up an hour early—or late.

Built for European Coordination

This converter is tailored specifically for translating time between Eastern European Time (EET) and Central European Time (CET). It handles both standard time and daylight saving periods, so you won’t have to wonder if the clocks just shifted. With a clear interface and live clocks for both zones, it’s easy to track what’s happening in both places at once.

How the Converter Works

Input Your EET or CET Time

Start by picking the date and time you want to convert. By default, the tool assumes you're entering an EET time—common for cities like Athens, Bucharest, or Helsinki - but you can switch to CET if needed, using the dropdown just below the input.

Pick Your Conversion Settings

There are a few helpful toggles to fine-tune your result:

Auto Convert: Turns on automatic calculation every time you adjust the date or time. You don’t have to press a button each time.
Daylight Saving Aware: Ensures the tool uses the right offsets for summer or winter time. This is turned on by default.
Show UTC Offset: Adds UTC offset values (like +2:00) to the results, which can be helpful for technical or scheduling use.

Hit Convert or Let It Run Automatically

If auto-convert is on, the tool will calculate as soon as you change the time. If not, just click the "Convert Time" button. You'll immediately see the corresponding time in the other zone, along with:

The full converted date and time

EEST or CEST)

Whether daylight saving is active

The exact UTC offset for both time zones

Extra Controls That Make Life Easier

This isn’t just a basic calculator. There are a few extra tools baked in to make things smoother:

Swap: Flips the input and output zones instantly - useful if you’re working the other direction.
Now: Sets the input field to the current time for the selected zone.
Reset: Clears your fields and returns everything to the default state.
12/24 Hour Format Toggle: Lets you choose how you want the time displayed - great if you’re more comfortable with one style.

Real-Time Zone Awareness

The converter shows the current time in both EET and CET, live at the bottom of the page. These clocks update every second and are helpful for quick glances or sanity-checking what time it is over there—especially during meeting planning.

Tips That Save Time and Reduce Mistakes

There’s always a 1-hour difference between EET and CET-EET is ahead. This never changes, even with daylight saving time.
Both zones change their clocks on the same dates in Europe: the last Sundays of March and October.
Live UTC offset display is useful when working across even more zones or syncing with systems using UTC.
The tool auto-detects whether daylight saving time is active based on the date you input. You don’t have to guess or remember.

Keep European Schedules on Track With Less Effort

Time zone math doesn’t need to be a headache. With this converter, you can confidently plan meetings, deadlines, or events across EET and CET without second-guessing yourself. It's especially handy for professionals who work across these regions daily, helping everyone stay in sync no matter the season.