Offset
The time difference between Israel Time and Central European Time is 1 hour.
Israel Time (IDT) is ahead of Central European Time (CEST).
IDT: UTC+3
CEST: UTC+2
Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 10 AM–5 PM in Israel Time (9 AM–4 PM in Central European Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 1:00 PM Israel Time (12:00 PM Central European 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
Israel Time is also known as IST, or IDT. To call Israel, dial +972.
Central European Time is also known as CET, or CEST. To call France, dial +33.
Central European Time is approximately 2,050 miles northwest of Israel Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| IST-ISRAEL | CET | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Both Israel Time and Central European 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
- 5:35 AM
- Sunset
- 7:42 PM
- Day length
- 14h 8m
- Sunrise
- 5:50 AM
- Sunset
- 9:50 PM
- Day length
- 15h 59m
Daylight overlap: 12h 52m — 6:50 AM–7:42 PM in Israel Time (5:50 AM–6:42 PM in Central European Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in Israel Time
Cities in Central European Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Israel Time
- TLV
Airports in Central European Time
- CDG
- LBG
- ORY
- MRS
- GNB
- LYS
- NCE
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am IST-ISRAEL in CET?
- 9:00 am IST-ISRAEL is 8:00 am CET.
- What is 12:00 pm IST-ISRAEL in CET?
- 12:00 pm IST-ISRAEL is 11:00 am CET.
- What is 12:30 pm IST-ISRAEL in CET?
- 12:30 pm IST-ISRAEL is 11:30 am CET.
- What is 2:00 pm IST-ISRAEL in CET?
- 2:00 pm IST-ISRAEL is 1:00 pm CET.
- What is 5:00 pm IST-ISRAEL in CET?
- 5:00 pm IST-ISRAEL is 4:00 pm CET.
- What is 11:30 pm IST-ISRAEL in CET?
- 11:30 pm IST-ISRAEL is 10:30 pm CET.