What does CET stand for?

CET stands for Central European Time. It is UTC+1, used in Much of Europe (winter).

What is the UTC offset of CET?

CET (Central European Time) is UTC+1, meaning it is 1 hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.

What is the daylight-saving version of CET?

CET is the winter (standard) abbreviation. Its counterpart is CEST (Central European Summer Time, UTC+2), used in the other half of the year.

CET — Central European Time

CET

Central European Time

UTC+1 Standard time ↔ CEST

Much of Europe (winter)

Now in Paris: 9:59 AM

Quick facts

Abbreviation: CET
Full name: Central European Time
UTC offset: UTC+1
Type: Standard time
Seasonal pair: CEST (UTC+2)
Used in: Much of Europe (winter)
Example zone: Europe/Paris

Cities that use CET

About CET

CET is the abbreviation for Central European Time, a time zone offset of UTC+1. It applies in Much of Europe (winter). It is the standard, winter offset; in summer the same region switches to CEST (UTC+2).

Time-zone abbreviations are convenient but not unique or official — several codes are shared by more than one zone. When precision matters, use the underlying IANA zone name (for example Europe/Paris) or the UTC offset UTC+1 instead.

Frequently asked questions

What does CET stand for?: CET stands for Central European Time. It is UTC+1, used in Much of Europe (winter).
What is the UTC offset of CET?: CET (Central European Time) is UTC+1, meaning it is 1 hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
What is the daylight-saving version of CET?: CET is the winter (standard) abbreviation. Its counterpart is CEST (Central European Summer Time, UTC+2), used in the other half of the year.