Offset
The time difference between Central European Time and Argentina Time is 5 hours.
Central European Time (CEST) is ahead of Argentina Time (ART).
CEST: UTC+2
ART: UTC-3
Central European Time is currently observing daylight saving time; Argentina Time is not.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 2 PM–5 PM in Central European Time (9 AM–12 PM in Argentina Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 3:00 PM Central European Time (10:00 AM Argentina 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
Argentina
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- CarnivalMon, Feb 16
- CarnivalTue, Feb 17
- Day of Remembrance for Truth and JusticeTue, Mar 24
- Day of the Veterans and Fallen of the Malvinas WarThu, Apr 2
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- May RevolutionMon, May 25
- Anniversary of the Passing of General Martín Miguel de GüemesMon, Jun 15
- General Manuel Belgrano Memorial DaySat, Jun 20
- Independence DayThu, Jul 9
- General José de San Martín Memorial DayMon, Aug 17
- Day of Respect for Cultural DiversityMon, Oct 12
- National Sovereignty DayMon, Nov 23
- Immaculate Conception DayTue, Dec 8
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
About these zones
Central European Time is also known as CET, or CEST. To call France, dial +33.
Argentina Time is also known as ART. To call Argentina, dial +54.
Argentina Time is approximately 6,850 miles southwest of Central European Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| CET | ART | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 7:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 8:00 pm | -1 day |
| 2:00 am | 9:00 pm | -1 day |
| 3:00 am | 10:00 pm | -1 day |
| 4:00 am | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 5:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Central European Time observes daylight saving time; Argentina 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
- Sunrise
- 5:50 AM
- Sunset
- 9:50 PM
- Day length
- 15h 59m
- Sunrise
- 7:55 AM
- Sunset
- 5:51 PM
- Day length
- 9h 56m
Daylight overlap: 8h 55m — 12:55 PM–9:50 PM in Central European Time (7:55 AM–4:50 PM in Argentina Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in Central European Time
Cities in Argentina Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Central European Time
- CDG
- LBG
- ORY
- MRS
- GNB
- LYS
- NCE
Airports in Argentina Time
- AEP
- EZE
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am CET in ART?
- 9:00 am CET is 4:00 am ART.
- What is 12:00 pm CET in ART?
- 12:00 pm CET is 7:00 am ART.
- What is 12:30 pm CET in ART?
- 12:30 pm CET is 7:30 am ART.
- What is 2:00 pm CET in ART?
- 2:00 pm CET is 9:00 am ART.
- What is 5:00 pm CET in ART?
- 5:00 pm CET is 12:00 pm ART.
- What is 11:30 pm CET in ART?
- 11:30 pm CET is 6:30 pm ART.