Central European Time (CET)
Central European Time (CET) is UTC+1. It is the standard (winter) time of Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Switzerland and more; in summer the same area uses CEST (UTC+2).
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Where CET is used
Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Switzerland and more.
Countries on the same offsets
Major cities on Europe/Berlin
CET and daylight saving time
The next change is on 28 March 2027 at 01:59 local time: clocks go forward one hour, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).
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CET FAQ
What is CET?
Central European Time (CET) is UTC+1. It is the standard (winter) time of Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Switzerland and more; in summer the same area uses CEST (UTC+2).
What is the current CET time?
CET is UTC+1. The live clock on this page shows the current Central European Time time, updated every second.
What is the difference between CET and CEST?
CEST is one hour ahead of CET. CET is the standard time; CEST is used during daylight saving time.
Which countries use CET?
CET is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Switzerland and more.
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.