TIME ZONE
CET time now
Central European time is on CET (UTC+1) right now, until Sunday, March 28, 2027, when the clocks go forward an hour to CEST (UTC+2).
Times checked against the IANA time zone database. How WherOra calculates times
Current time in Central European time
Sunday, November 1, 2026 · UTC+1
CET (UTC+1) right now: –:–– · CEST (UTC+2): –:––
What is CET?
CET is used across most of continental Europe, including France, Germany, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden and Switzerland. EU countries change their clocks on the last Sunday of March and of October.
Clock changes in the next year
- Sunday, March 28, 2027: clocks go forward one hour, to CEST (UTC+2)
- Sunday, October 31, 2027: clocks go back one hour, to CET (UTC+1)
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CET: quick answers
Is it CET or CEST right now?
Central European time is on CET (UTC+1) right now. It changes to CEST (UTC+2) on Sunday, March 28, 2027.
What’s the difference between CET and CEST?
CET (Central European Time) is UTC+1 and is used in winter. CEST (Central European Summer Time) is UTC+2 and is used in summer. Many people write “CET” all year.
What is CET in UTC and GMT?
CET is UTC+1, one hour ahead of UTC and GMT. CEST, used in summer, is UTC+2.