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New York Time to CET Converter

CET is 6 hours ahead of EST. 9:00 AM EST = 3:00 PM CET.

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Central European Time
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CET is 6 hours ahead of EST at the moment. To convert New York Time to CET, add 6 hours to the New York Time time: 9:00 AM EST = 3:00 PM CET.

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

New York Time to CET time conversion table

New York Time to CET on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

New York TimeCETDay
12:00 AM EST6:00 AM CET—
1:00 AM EST7:00 AM CET—
2:00 AM EST8:00 AM CET—
3:00 AM EST9:00 AM CET—
4:00 AM EST10:00 AM CET—
5:00 AM EST11:00 AM CET—
6:00 AM EST12:00 PM CET—
7:00 AM EST1:00 PM CET—
8:00 AM EST2:00 PM CET—
9:00 AM EST3:00 PM CETwork hours
10:00 AM EST4:00 PM CETwork hours
11:00 AM EST5:00 PM CET—
12:00 PM EST6:00 PM CET—
1:00 PM EST7:00 PM CET—
2:00 PM EST8:00 PM CET—
3:00 PM EST9:00 PM CET—
4:00 PM EST10:00 PM CETnight
5:00 PM EST11:00 PM CETnight
6:00 PM EST12:00 AM CETnext day
7:00 PM EST1:00 AM CETnext day
8:00 PM EST2:00 AM CETnext day
9:00 PM EST3:00 AM CETnext day
10:00 PM EST4:00 AM CETnext day
11:00 PM EST5:00 AM CETnext day
  • Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
  • Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)

How to convert New York Time to CET

Add 6 hours to the New York Time time to get CET.

Example: 9:00 AM EST = 3:00 PM CET.

Across midnight: 10:00 PM EST = 4:00 AM CET (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.

Time difference between New York Time and CET

The time difference between New York 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 6 hours ahead of New York Time.
  • 8 Mar 2026 – 27 Mar 2026: CET is 5 hours ahead of New York Time.
  • 28 Mar 2026 – 23 Oct 2026: CET is 6 hours ahead of New York Time.
  • 24 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: CET is 5 hours ahead of New York Time.
  • 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: CET is 6 hours ahead of New York Time.

New York Time and CET during daylight saving time

  • New York Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
  • 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 New York Time and CET

New York Time and CET share 2 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM EST lands between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM CET, inside working hours for both.

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New York Time to CET FAQ

What is the time difference between New York Time and CET?

Right now CET is 6 hours ahead of EST. The gap changes 5 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.

What is 9 AM New York Time in CET?

9:00 AM EST is 3:00 PM CET.

What is 12 PM (noon) New York Time in CET?

12:00 PM EST is 6:00 PM CET.

Is CET ahead of or behind New York Time?

CET is 6 hours ahead of EST, so it is later in CET than in New York Time.

Does New York Time change for daylight saving time?

Yes. New York Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.

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 New York Time and CET?

New York Time and CET share 2 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM EST lands between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM CET, inside working hours for both.

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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.