Planning a trip across the pond or coordinating calls with European colleagues? Navigating Europe's time zones can be tricky! Unlike the Americas, Europe packs a surprising number of time zones into a relatively small geographic area.
Most of Western Europe observes Central European Time (CET), which is GMT+1. That includes countries like France, Germany, and Spain. Meanwhile, the UK and Ireland stick to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) or British Summer Time (BST) during daylight saving. Head east, and you'll find Eastern European Time (EET) GMT+2 used in countries like Greece and Romania.
Daylight Saving Time (DST) is observed across most of Europe, typically from late March to late October, so remember to factor that in! Check the specific countries you plan to visit or contact to avoid scheduling snafus. A quick online search for '[Country Name] Time Zone' will always provide the most accurate answer. Happy travels (and timely meetings)!
