CEST - Central European Summer Time

Central European Summer Time, abbreviated as CEST, is a timezone with an offset of UTC+2 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). This timezone is primarily used in the Europe region.

When scheduling meetings or coordinating with people in the CEST timezone, it's important to account for the time difference. Our live clock above shows you the exact current time in CEST, updating every second.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CEST?

CEST stands for Central European Summer Time. It is UTC+2 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

What cities use CEST?

Major cities in the Europe region follow CEST as their standard timezone. The specific cities depend on geographical location and government regulations.

How do I convert CEST to my local time?

To convert CEST to your local time, first determine your timezone's UTC offset, then calculate the difference. Our world clock homepage can help you compare multiple timezones at once.