Highlighted rows fall within 09:00–18:00 in both places: 8 shared working hours.
How many hours is CET behind CEST?
As abbreviations, CEST is always 1 hour ahead of CET: CET is UTC+1 and CEST is UTC+2. To convert, add 1 hours.
Check which label you actually need: CEST (Central European Time is on CET today). A time written with an abbreviation that is not in use is usually meant as the local time, so convert between the places instead: right now CEST and CET show the same time.
Does the CET to CEST time difference change?
No. Cest and cet show the same time all year, because both places change their clocks on the same dates.
When CET and CEST are both at work
When CEST and CET show the same time: 8 shared office hours, 09:00 to 17:00 in CET (09:00 to 17:00 in CEST).
Frequently asked questions about CET and CEST time
How many hours ahead is CEST of CET?
CEST (UTC+2) is 1 hour ahead of CET (UTC+1).
Does the time difference between CET and CEST change during the year?
No, it stays same time all year because both places change their clocks on the same dates.