CET to UTC Converter
Convert Central European Time (CET/CEST) to UTC. Covers Berlin, Paris, Rome, Madrid, Amsterdam, and Warsaw with DST handling.
Built by Michael Lip
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CET to UTC offset?
CET (Central European Time) is UTC+1. During summer, CEST (Central European Summer Time) is UTC+2. The switch occurs on the last Sunday of March and October.
Which countries use CET?
CET is used across most of Western and Central Europe including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, Poland, Czech Republic, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark.
When does Central European Summer Time (CEST) apply?
CEST runs from the last Sunday in March (clocks move forward at 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM) until the last Sunday in October (clocks move back at 3:00 AM to 2:00 AM).
How It Works
This tool runs entirely in your browser using vanilla JavaScript. No data is sent to any server. All conversions and calculations happen locally on your device, ensuring complete privacy.
EpochPilot uses the browser's built-in Intl.DateTimeFormat API and the IANA timezone database provided by your operating system. This means timezone conversions are always accurate, including Daylight Saving Time transitions.
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Privacy
Everything runs locally in your browser. No timestamps, dates, or personal data are transmitted to any server. The source code is open on GitHub.
Contact
EpochPilot is built and maintained by Michael Lip. For questions or feedback, email [email protected].