Current Time in MET
Middle European Time
About MET Middle European Time
An alternative name for Central European Time (CET). It is the standard time for many central European countries. During summer, most of these locations switch to Middle European Summer Time (MEST/CEST).
UTC Offset: +01:00
MET at a glance
| Right now | 20:26 on Tuesday |
|---|---|
| UTC offset | UTC+02:00 (2 hours ahead of UTC) |
| Full name | Middle European Time |
| IANA zones | 1 |
What is MET?
MET is a time zone that is currently UTC+02:00 - that's 2 hours ahead of UTC. Its full name is Middle European Time. Right now the local time on MET is 20:26. Today 1 IANA database zone sit at this offset, which is why MET is a useful shorthand even though the exact local rules differ from place to place.
How to convert MET to UTC
For quick planning, use today's offset as a rule of thumb: 12:00 UTC = 14:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 07:00 UTC. The live clock above is the safest reference when daylight saving or regional rules may apply.
IANA time zones in MET
MET maps to the IANA database zones MET. Each zone page shows its exact rules, including any daylight saving changes.
💡 Tip: Comparing times? MET is 2 hours ahead of UTC. Use the IANA links and country links on this page when you need the exact local rule for a real place, not just the offset.
MET - Frequently asked questions
What is MET?
MET is a time zone currently UTC+02:00 (2 hours ahead of UTC). Its full name is Middle European Time.
What is the UTC offset of MET?
MET is UTC+02:00 right now - 2 hours ahead of UTC.
What time is it in MET now?
The current time on MET is 20:26 on Tuesday. The clock above updates every second.
How Alarm.now explains MET
Abbreviation, offset, and IANA zones
MET is shown as a time-zone group for Middle European Time with offset +01:00. The page links the abbreviation to the IANA zones and countries that use it, so users and search engines can distinguish a short label from an exact time-zone rule set.
When to use a specific IANA page
Use this group page for an overview of the abbreviation and offset. Use a linked IANA time-zone page when you need exact daylight-saving rules for a calendar, app, or future-date comparison.