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CET-2 Time Now (UTC−1)

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Thursday, October 15, 2026
Central European Summer Time (CEST)

This clock shows CET -2 hours, a fixed offset of UTC−1. CET itself is UTC+1.

CET-2 time zone

Central European Time

Central European Summer Time (CEST)

IANA: Europe/Paris · UTC+2

Daylight saving time in CET-2

In effect now

Next change: Sun 25 Oct, clocks go back 1 hour (03:00 → 02:00)

Sunrise and sunset in CET-2 today

Sunrise 08:09 · Sunset 19:03

Daylight 10h 54m · Solar noon 13:36

Time in CET-2 vs major world cities

CityLocal timeDifference from CET-2
New York Wed6 hours behind
Los Angeles Wed9 hours behind
London Thu1 hour behind
Dubai Thu2 hours ahead
Mumbai Thu3.5 hours ahead
Singapore Thu6 hours ahead
Tokyo Thu7 hours ahead
Sydney Thu9 hours ahead
Johannesburg Thusame time
São Paulo Wed5 hours behind
Chicago Wed7 hours behind

What time zone is CET-2 in?

CET-2 is on Central European Time (CEST, UTC+2). The IANA identifier is Europe/Paris.

Does CET-2 observe daylight saving time?

Yes. CET-2 is on daylight saving time now. The next changes:

  • Sunday 25 October 2026: clocks go back at 03:00 to 02:00 (CEST → CET)
  • Sunday 28 March 2027: clocks go forward at 02:00 to 03:00 (CET → CEST)
  • Sunday 31 October 2027: clocks go back at 03:00 to 02:00 (CEST → CET)

October 2026 calendar for CET-2

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Frequently asked questions about CET-2

What time zone is CET-2 in?
Central European Time (CEST), UTC+2; IANA zone Europe/Paris.
When do the clocks change in CET-2?
Next on Sunday 25 October 2026, when clocks go back from 03:00 to 02:00.

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