Houston Time to CET Converter
CET is 7 hours ahead of CST. 9:00 AM CST = 4:00 PM CET.
CET is 7 hours ahead of CST at the moment. To convert Houston Time to CET, add 7 hours to the Houston Time time: 9:00 AM CST = 4:00 PM CET.
Houston Time (Houston time) is used in Houston, USA. CET (Central European Time) is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Switzerland and more.
Houston Time to CET time conversion table
Houston Time to CET on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| Houston Time | CET | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM CST | 7:00 AM CET | — |
| 1:00 AM CST | 8:00 AM CET | — |
| 2:00 AM CST | 9:00 AM CET | — |
| 3:00 AM CST | 10:00 AM CET | — |
| 4:00 AM CST | 11:00 AM CET | — |
| 5:00 AM CST | 12:00 PM CET | — |
| 6:00 AM CST | 1:00 PM CET | — |
| 7:00 AM CST | 2:00 PM CET | — |
| 8:00 AM CST | 3:00 PM CET | — |
| 9:00 AM CST | 4:00 PM CET | work hours |
| 10:00 AM CST | 5:00 PM CET | — |
| 11:00 AM CST | 6:00 PM CET | — |
| 12:00 PM CST | 7:00 PM CET | — |
| 1:00 PM CST | 8:00 PM CET | — |
| 2:00 PM CST | 9:00 PM CET | — |
| 3:00 PM CST | 10:00 PM CET | night |
| 4:00 PM CST | 11:00 PM CET | night |
| 5:00 PM CST | 12:00 AM CET | next day |
| 6:00 PM CST | 1:00 AM CET | next day |
| 7:00 PM CST | 2:00 AM CET | next day |
| 8:00 PM CST | 3:00 AM CET | next day |
| 9:00 PM CST | 4:00 AM CET | next day |
| 10:00 PM CST | 5:00 AM CET | next day |
| 11:00 PM CST | 6:00 AM CET | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert Houston Time to CET
Add 7 hours to the Houston Time time to get CET.
Example: 9:00 AM CST = 4:00 PM CET.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM CST = 5:00 AM CET (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between Houston Time and CET
The time difference between Houston Time and CET 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:
- 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: CET is 7 hours ahead of Houston Time.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 27 Mar 2026: CET is 6 hours ahead of Houston Time.
- 28 Mar 2026 – 23 Oct 2026: CET is 7 hours ahead of Houston Time.
- 24 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: CET is 6 hours ahead of Houston Time.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: CET is 7 hours ahead of Houston Time.
Houston Time and CET during daylight saving time
- 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).
- 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).
Best time for a meeting between Houston Time and CET
Houston Time and CET share 1 hour of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM CST lands between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM CET, inside working hours for both.
Houston Time to CET FAQ
What is the time difference between Houston Time and CET?
Right now CET is 7 hours ahead of CST. The gap changes 5 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM Houston Time in CET?
9:00 AM CST is 4:00 PM CET.
What is 12 PM (noon) Houston Time in CET?
12:00 PM CST is 7:00 PM CET.
Is CET ahead of or behind Houston Time?
CET is 7 hours ahead of CST, so it is later in CET than in Houston Time.
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.
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.
What is the best time for a meeting between Houston Time and CET?
Houston Time and CET share 1 hour of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM CST lands between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM CET, inside working hours for both.
Related conversions
Convert CET to Houston Time
Convert Houston Time to other time zones
Convert other time zones to CET
Learn more
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.