CEST to EDT Converter

Understanding CEST to EDT Time

Central European Summer Time (CEST) is a standard time which is 2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+2). It is used in most European countries as their daylight saving time. For detailed information, you can refer to the Wikipedia article on CEST.

Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), used in North America, is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-4). It is observed in the eastern parts of the United States and Canada during the summer months. Further reading is available on the Wikipedia page for EDT.

How to Convert CEST to EDT Time

Master the time difference between CEST and EDT! Our converter makes it easy. Just follow these simple steps:

1. Click on the CEST time tile (left) to choose the time you want to convert to EDT.
2. The time in EDT (right) will be updated accordingly.
3. Vice versa, you can also change EDT time and CEST time will be updated accordingly
4. To share the converted time, click on “Copy Sharable Link” and share it with your friends!

If you’re seeking conversions for other time zones, visit our main Time Converter page.

CEST to EDT Time Conversion Chart

This Time Conversion Chart is based on the time as of 06 Oct 2025. While the times in the table account for Daylight Saving Time (DST), please use the tool above for real-time conversions between CEST and EDT and to obtain the correct named time zones that adjust with DST.

Best Meeting Times Between CEST and EDT

The following times are within business hours (8 am – 6 pm) for both locations as of 06 Oct 2025: