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CET to Houston Time Converter

CST is 7 hours behind CET. 9:00 AM CET = 2:00 AM CST.

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CST is 7 hours behind CET at the moment. To convert CET to Houston Time, subtract 7 hours from the CET time: 9:00 AM CET = 2:00 AM CST.

CET (Central European Time) is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Switzerland and more. Houston Time (Houston time) is used in Houston, USA.

CET to Houston Time time conversion table

CET to Houston Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

CETHouston TimeDay
12:00 AM CET5:00 PM CSTprevious day
1:00 AM CET6:00 PM CSTprevious day
2:00 AM CET7:00 PM CSTprevious day
3:00 AM CET8:00 PM CSTprevious day
4:00 AM CET9:00 PM CSTprevious day
5:00 AM CET10:00 PM CSTprevious day
6:00 AM CET11:00 PM CSTprevious day
7:00 AM CET12:00 AM CSTnight
8:00 AM CET1:00 AM CSTnight
9:00 AM CET2:00 AM CSTnight
10:00 AM CET3:00 AM CSTnight
11:00 AM CET4:00 AM CSTnight
12:00 PM CET5:00 AM CSTnight
1:00 PM CET6:00 AM CST—
2:00 PM CET7:00 AM CST—
3:00 PM CET8:00 AM CST—
4:00 PM CET9:00 AM CSTwork hours
5:00 PM CET10:00 AM CST—
6:00 PM CET11:00 AM CST—
7:00 PM CET12:00 PM CST—
8:00 PM CET1:00 PM CST—
9:00 PM CET2:00 PM CST—
10:00 PM CET3:00 PM CST—
11:00 PM CET4:00 PM CST—
  • Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
  • Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)

How to convert CET to Houston Time

Subtract 7 hours from the CET time to get Houston Time.

Example: 9:00 AM CET = 2:00 AM CST.

Across midnight: 1:00 AM CET = 6:00 PM CST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.

Time difference between CET and Houston Time

The time difference between CET and Houston 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 – 7 Mar 2026: Houston Time is 7 hours behind of CET.
  • 8 Mar 2026 – 28 Mar 2026: Houston Time is 6 hours behind of CET.
  • 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: Houston Time is 7 hours behind of CET.
  • 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: Houston Time is 6 hours behind of CET.
  • 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: Houston Time is 7 hours behind of CET.

CET and Houston 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).
  • Houston Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5).

Best time for a meeting between CET and Houston Time

CET and Houston Time share 1 hour of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM CET lands between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM CST, inside working hours for both.

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CET to Houston Time FAQ

What is the time difference between CET and Houston Time?

Right now CST is 7 hours behind CET. The gap changes 5 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.

What is 9 AM CET in Houston Time?

9:00 AM CET is 2:00 AM CST.

What is 12 PM (noon) CET in Houston Time?

12:00 PM CET is 5:00 AM CST.

Is Houston Time ahead of or behind CET?

CST is 7 hours behind CET, so it is earlier in Houston 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 Houston Time change for daylight saving time?

Yes. Houston Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CST to CDT.

What is the best time for a meeting between CET and Houston Time?

CET and Houston Time share 1 hour of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM CET lands between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM CST, inside working hours for both.

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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.