Offset
The time difference between Central European Time and Israel Time is 1 hour.
Central European Time (CEST) is behind Israel Time (IDT).
CEST: UTC+2
IDT: UTC+3
Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–4 PM in Central European Time (10 AM–5 PM in Israel Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 12:00 PM Central European Time (1:00 PM Israel Time).
This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.
Note: the working week in Israel runs Sunday–Thursday; Friday–Saturday is the weekend, so overlap on those days is limited.
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.
Israel Time is also known as IST, or IDT. To call Israel, dial +972.
Israel Time is approximately 2,050 miles southeast of Central European Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| CET | IST-ISRAEL | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Both Central European Time and Israel Time observe daylight saving time and transition on the same date.
Next transition: Sunday, October 25, 2026 (fall back).
Because they transition simultaneously, the offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
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
- 5:35 AM
- Sunset
- 7:42 PM
- Day length
- 14h 8m
Daylight overlap: 12h 52m — 5:50 AM–6:42 PM in Central European Time (6:50 AM–7:42 PM in Israel Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in Central European Time
Cities in Israel 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 Israel Time
- TLV
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am CET in IST-ISRAEL?
- 9:00 am CET is 10:00 am IST-ISRAEL.
- What is 12:00 pm CET in IST-ISRAEL?
- 12:00 pm CET is 1:00 pm IST-ISRAEL.
- What is 12:30 pm CET in IST-ISRAEL?
- 12:30 pm CET is 1:30 pm IST-ISRAEL.
- What is 2:00 pm CET in IST-ISRAEL?
- 2:00 pm CET is 3:00 pm IST-ISRAEL.
- What is 5:00 pm CET in IST-ISRAEL?
- 5:00 pm CET is 6:00 pm IST-ISRAEL.
- What is 11:30 pm CET in IST-ISRAEL?
- 11:30 pm CET is 12:30 am IST-ISRAEL, the next day.