Central European Time (CET) Explained: Europe’s Time Zone

Discover Central European Time (CET) and its relation to UTC and CEST during daylight saving.

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The name of the time zone in Europe is Central European Time (CET). This time zone is 1 hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+1). During daylight saving time, it switches to Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is 2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+2).

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is the difference between CET and CEST? CET is Central European Time (UTC+1), while CEST, or Central European Summer Time, is during daylight saving time at UTC+2.
  2. How does CET relate to other time zones? CET is 1 hour ahead of UTC and 6 hours behind Eastern Standard Time (EST).
  3. Which countries observe CET? Countries like Germany, France, Italy, and Spain observe Central European Time.
  4. When does daylight saving time start in CET? Daylight saving time for CET starts on the last Sunday of March and ends on the last Sunday of October.

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For more insights into global time zones and their conversions, check out our detailed guides on daylight saving time practices and international time differences.

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