CET to Buenos Aires Time Converter
ART is 4 hours behind CET. 9:00 AM CET = 5:00 AM ART.
ART is 4 hours behind CET at the moment. To convert CET to Buenos Aires Time, subtract 4 hours from the CET time: 9:00 AM CET = 5:00 AM ART.
CET (Central European Time) is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Switzerland and more. Buenos Aires Time (Buenos Aires time) is used in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
CET to Buenos Aires Time time conversion table
CET to Buenos Aires Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| CET | Buenos Aires Time | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM CET | 8:00 PM ART | previous day |
| 1:00 AM CET | 9:00 PM ART | previous day |
| 2:00 AM CET | 10:00 PM ART | previous day |
| 3:00 AM CET | 11:00 PM ART | previous day |
| 4:00 AM CET | 12:00 AM ART | night |
| 5:00 AM CET | 1:00 AM ART | night |
| 6:00 AM CET | 2:00 AM ART | night |
| 7:00 AM CET | 3:00 AM ART | night |
| 8:00 AM CET | 4:00 AM ART | night |
| 9:00 AM CET | 5:00 AM ART | night |
| 10:00 AM CET | 6:00 AM ART | — |
| 11:00 AM CET | 7:00 AM ART | — |
| 12:00 PM CET | 8:00 AM ART | — |
| 1:00 PM CET | 9:00 AM ART | work hours |
| 2:00 PM CET | 10:00 AM ART | work hours |
| 3:00 PM CET | 11:00 AM ART | work hours |
| 4:00 PM CET | 12:00 PM ART | work hours |
| 5:00 PM CET | 1:00 PM ART | — |
| 6:00 PM CET | 2:00 PM ART | — |
| 7:00 PM CET | 3:00 PM ART | — |
| 8:00 PM CET | 4:00 PM ART | — |
| 9:00 PM CET | 5:00 PM ART | — |
| 10:00 PM CET | 6:00 PM ART | — |
| 11:00 PM CET | 7:00 PM ART | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert CET to Buenos Aires Time
Subtract 4 hours from the CET time to get Buenos Aires Time.
Example: 9:00 AM CET = 5:00 AM ART.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM CET = 9:00 PM ART (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between CET and Buenos Aires Time
The time difference between CET and Buenos Aires Time is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 28 Mar 2026: Buenos Aires Time is 4 hours behind of CET.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: Buenos Aires Time is 5 hours behind of CET.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: Buenos Aires Time is 4 hours behind of CET.
CET and Buenos Aires Time during daylight saving time
- CET next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).
- Buenos Aires Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC−3 all year.
Best time for a meeting between CET and Buenos Aires Time
CET and Buenos Aires Time share 4 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM CET lands between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM ART, inside working hours for both.
CET to Buenos Aires Time FAQ
What is the time difference between CET and Buenos Aires Time?
Right now ART is 4 hours behind CET. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM CET in Buenos Aires Time?
9:00 AM CET is 5:00 AM ART.
What is 12 PM (noon) CET in Buenos Aires Time?
12:00 PM CET is 8:00 AM ART.
Is Buenos Aires Time ahead of or behind CET?
ART is 4 hours behind CET, so it is earlier in Buenos Aires Time than in CET.
Does CET change for daylight saving time?
Yes. CET next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CET to CEST.
Does Buenos Aires Time change for daylight saving time?
No. Buenos Aires Time stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between CET and Buenos Aires Time?
CET and Buenos Aires Time share 4 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM CET lands between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM ART, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.