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Time Zone, Time CEST / Central European Summer Time

CEST
Central European Summer Time
(UTC +2)

Central European Summer Time (CEST) is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
CEST time is used in: Europe
Also known as: MESZ Time Zone
CEST time now:
00:57
Fri, 30 January 2026

Time Zones with the same UTC +2 offset

Abbr. Time zone name Region Offset
BDST British Double Summer Time Europe UTC +2
CAT Central Africa Time Africa UTC +2
CEST Central European Summer Time Europe UTC +2
EET Eastern European Time Africa UTC +2
EET Eastern European Time Asia UTC +2
EET Eastern European Time Europe UTC +2
IST Israel Standard Time Asia UTC +2
SAST South Africa Standard Time Africa UTC +2
WAST West Africa Summer Time Africa UTC +2
Time, Time Zones
Current date and time
Universal TimeUT/GMT, Universal Time
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 - 22:57
HI, USAHonolulu, HI, USA
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 - 12:57
CA, USALos Angeles, CA, USA
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 - 14:57
NY, USANew York City, NY, USA
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 - 17:57
CanadaToronto, Canada
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 - 17:57
BrazilSão Paulo, Brazil
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 - 19:57
United KingdomLondon, United Kingdom
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 - 22:57
FranceParis, France
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 - 23:57
RussiaMoscow, Russia
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 - 01:57
IndiaMumbai, India
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 - 04:27
ChinaShanghai, China
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 - 06:57
JapanTokyo, Japan
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 - 07:57
AustraliaSydney, Australia
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 - 09:57
New ZealandAuckland, New Zealand
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 - 11:57