Changes to Central European Time (CET)

New Standard Time for Central Europe

Central European Time (CET) is undergoing a significant change, with plans to adopt UTC +1 as the standard time zone. This adjustment will result in clocks being set back one hour, effectively aligning CET with Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

Current Status and Implementation

The switch to UTC +1 is expected to take effect on a specific date in the near future. The exact date and time of the transition will be announced by relevant authorities.

CET is currently the standard time zone for several countries in Central and Western Europe, including Germany, France, Italy, and Spain. With the adoption of UTC +1, these regions will join a growing number of countries that align their time with UTC.

The change to UTC +1 is intended to simplify timekeeping and improve coordination with global standards. It is also expected to have potential benefits for energy efficiency and economic activities.

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