World Timezones

CET to CAT Converter

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

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

Same time

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

CEST: UTC+2

CAT: 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 European Time (9 AM–5 PM in Central Africa Time).

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

Suggested time: 1:00 PM Central European Time (1:00 PM Central Africa 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 European Time is also known as CET, or CEST. To call France, dial +33.

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

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

Quick reference

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

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

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

Cities in these zones

Cities in Central European Time

Cities in Central Africa 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 Central Africa Time

  • HRE

Related conversions

Common conversions

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