UTC: Coordinated Universal Time
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UTC+00:00
The international reference used to coordinate civil time.
Clear abbreviation meanings
UTC to CET time
Convert Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+00:00) to Central European Time (UTC+01:00). The meanings used on this page are explicit because short time-zone abbreviations can be ambiguous.
UTC
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UTC+00:00
Quick answer
The current difference is calculated here. Use the interactive converter for a specific past or future date.
CET: Central European Time
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UTC+01:00
A fixed CET offset. Use a European city page when seasonal CEST matters.
Avoid abbreviation mistakes
For travel, legal deadlines or future meetings, choose a named city or IANA zone. A short abbreviation alone may refer to more than one region.
24-hour UTC to CET table
The table uses the exact definitions stated above.
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Frequently asked questions
What does UTC mean here?
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+00:00). The international reference used to coordinate civil time.
What does CET mean here?
Central European Time (UTC+01:00). A fixed CET offset. Use a European city page when seasonal CEST matters.