World Timezones

CAT to CET Converter

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Central Africa Time6:35 amFri, Jun 5
Central Africa TimeCAT
Africa · UTC+2
6:35 amFri, Jun 5
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Central European TimeCEST
Europe · UTC+2
6:35 amFri, Jun 5
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Offset

There is no time difference between Central Africa Time and Central European Time.

Same time

Central Africa Time (CAT) is currently the same time as Central European Time (CEST).

CAT: UTC+2

CEST: UTC+2

Central European Time is currently observing daylight saving time; Central Africa Time is not.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–5 PM in Central Africa Time (9 AM–5 PM in Central European Time).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 1:00 PM Central Africa Time (1:00 PM Central European Time).

This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.

Public holidays in 2026

National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.

France

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
  • Labour DayFri, May 1
  • Victory in Europe DayFri, May 8
  • Ascension DayThu, May 14
  • Whit MondayMon, May 25
  • Bastille DayTue, Jul 14
  • Assumption DaySat, Aug 15
  • All Saints' DaySun, Nov 1
  • Armistice DayWed, Nov 11
  • Christmas DayFri, Dec 25

About these zones

Central Africa Time is also known as CAT. To call Zambia, dial +260.

Central European Time is also known as CET, or CEST. To call France, dial +33.

Central European Time is approximately 4,950 miles north of Central Africa Time.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

CATCETDay
12:00 am12:00 amSame day
1:00 am1:00 amSame day
2:00 am2:00 amSame day
3:00 am3:00 amSame day
4:00 am4:00 amSame day
5:00 am5:00 amSame day
6:00 am6:00 amSame day
7:00 am7:00 amSame day
8:00 am8:00 amSame day
9:00 am9:00 amSame day
10:00 am10:00 amSame day
11:00 am11:00 amSame day
12:00 pm12:00 pmSame day
1:00 pm1:00 pmSame day
2:00 pm2:00 pmSame day
3:00 pm3:00 pmSame day
4:00 pm4:00 pmSame day
5:00 pm5:00 pmSame day
6:00 pm6:00 pmSame day
7:00 pm7:00 pmSame day
8:00 pm8:00 pmSame day
9:00 pm9:00 pmSame day
10:00 pm10:00 pmSame day
11:00 pm11:00 pmSame day

Daylight saving time

Central European Time observes daylight saving time; Central Africa Time does not. The offset between the two zones changes when Central European Time transitions: on Sunday, October 25, 2026, clocks fall back from CEST to CET.

See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.

Daylight today

Central Africa Time
Sunrise
6:22 AM
Sunset
5:28 PM
Day length
11h 6m
Central European Time
Sunrise
5:50 AM
Sunset
9:50 PM
Day length
15h 59m

Daylight overlap: 11h 6m — 6:22 AM–5:28 PM in Central Africa Time (6:22 AM–5:28 PM in Central European Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Cities in Central Africa Time

Cities in Central European Time

Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.

Airports in these zones

Airports in Central Africa Time

  • HRE

Airports in Central European Time

  • CDG
  • LBG
  • ORY
  • MRS
  • GNB
  • LYS
  • NCE

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am CAT in CET?
9:00 am CAT is 9:00 am CET.
What is 12:00 pm CAT in CET?
12:00 pm CAT is 12:00 pm CET.
What is 12:30 pm CAT in CET?
12:30 pm CAT is 12:30 pm CET.
What is 2:00 pm CAT in CET?
2:00 pm CAT is 2:00 pm CET.
What is 5:00 pm CAT in CET?
5:00 pm CAT is 5:00 pm CET.
What is 11:30 pm CAT in CET?
11:30 pm CAT is 11:30 pm CET.