Central European Summer Time
UTC offset: UTC+02:00
Region: Europe
Example IANA zones: Europe/Amsterdam, Europe/Andorra, Europe/Belgrade
CEST Time Zone
CEST is Central European Summer Time (UTC+02:00).
Definition
CEST is a time-zone abbreviation used in date/time schedules, travel, and software timestamps. Abbreviations can map to different regions and offsets, so they are less precise than IANA time zones.
For accurate conversion, use a specific zone like America/New_York or Europe/London instead of abbreviation-only input.
Offset and DST note
CEST is the daylight-saving form used in many European countries.
Common offsets for CEST: UTC+02:00.
Related DST pages: Germany time change, France time change, Germany DST 2026, France DST 2026.
Meanings
Convert CEST
Related offset pages
Related IANA zones
Europe/AmsterdamEurope/AndorraEurope/BelgradeEurope/BerlinEurope/BratislavaEurope/BrusselsEurope/BudapestEurope/BusingenEurope/CopenhagenEurope/GibraltarEurope/LjubljanaEurope/LuxembourgEurope/MadridEurope/MaltaEurope/MonacoEurope/OsloEurope/ParisEurope/PodgoricaEurope/PragueEurope/RomeEurope/San_MarinoEurope/SarajevoEurope/SkopjeEurope/Stockholm
Related abbreviations
Frequently asked questions
What does CEST mean?
CEST is Central European Summer Time (UTC+02:00).
Is CEST ambiguous?
CEST is commonly used for a single primary meaning, but always verify region context.
How do I convert CEST to my local time?
Use the Time Zone Converter and select a specific city or IANA zone to avoid abbreviation ambiguity.