CET/CEST to UTC+5 time converter
UTC+5 is 3 hours ahead of CET/CEST. When it is 9:00 AM in CET/CEST, it is 12:00 PM in UTC+5.
12:34 AM in CET/CEST, Sunday, October 18, 2026
Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)
CET/CEST to UTC+5 conversion table
Every hour of today in CET/CEST and the matching time in UTC+5. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| CET/CEST | UTC+5 |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 AM+1 day |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in CET/CEST (12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in UTC+5).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because CET/CEST and UTC+5 switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 18, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: +3h
- Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: +4h
- Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: +3h
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between CET/CEST and UTC+5?
UTC+5 is 3 hours ahead of CET/CEST.
What time is it in UTC+5 when it is 9 AM in CET/CEST?
When it is 9:00 AM in CET/CEST, it is 12:00 PM in UTC+5.
When is the best time to call UTC+5 from CET/CEST?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in CET/CEST (12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in UTC+5).
Does the time difference between CET/CEST and UTC+5 change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.