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CET: Central European Time

Central European Time

12:42:36pm
12:42 on a 24-hour clock

Wednesday, 11th November 2026

UTC+1 Europe/Paris

What CET actually is

UTC+1 in winter, UTC+2 (CEST) in summer. The single most populous zone in Europe, from Madrid to Warsaw.

Daylight saving

Clocks go forward 1 hour on Sunday, 28th March 2027, at 1:59 am local time (3:00 am after the change).

Cities on CET

Paris Île-de-France, France 12:42pm ☀️ Wed UTC+1 Berlin State of Berlin, Germany 12:42pm ☀️ Wed UTC+1 Madrid Spain 12:42pm ☀️ Wed UTC+1 Rome Lazio, Italy 12:42pm ☀️ Wed UTC+1 Amsterdam North Holland, The Netherlands 12:42pm ☀️ Wed UTC+1 Warsaw Mazovia, Poland 12:42pm ☀️ Wed UTC+1

Convert CET

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Other abbreviations

All time zones → Everywhere at UTC+1

Questions people ask

What time is it in CET right now?

12:42 pm (12:42) on Wednesday, 11th November 2026, for Central European Time.

What does CET stand for?

Central European Time. UTC+1 in winter, UTC+2 (CEST) in summer. The single most populous zone in Europe, from Madrid to Warsaw.

What is the UTC offset of CET?

Central European Time: UTC+1.