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European Countries that use the Central Europe Time, with the longitude 15° E marked
On the map; countries marked red in Africa use the West African Time zone (WAT) that is identical to the CET, because it is also based on the longitude 15° E

Central European Time (CET) is a standard time observed in Central as well as parts of Western and Southeast Europe, which is one hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The time offset from UTC can be written as UTC+01:00. It covers most of continental Europe and it has been adopted by several African countries where it is known under various other names.

CET is also known as Middle European Time (MET, German: MEZ) and by colloquial names that reference major European cities such as Amsterdam Time, Berlin Time, Brussels Time, Budapest Time, Madrid Time, Paris Time, Stockholm Time, Rome Time, Prague time, Warsaw Time or Romance Standard Time (RST).

The 15th meridian east is the central axis per UTC+01:00 in the world system of time zones.

As of 2023, all member countries of the European Union observe summer time (daylight saving time), from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October. Countries within the CET area switch to Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+02:00) for the summer.[1] The next change to CET is scheduled for midnight of 24 October 2026.

In Africa, UTC+01:00 is called West Africa Time (WAT), where it is used by several countries, year round.[2] Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia also refer to it as Central European Time.[3]

Usage

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Usage in Europe

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The '15th Meridian' monument in Stargard, Poland

Current usage

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As of 2017,[4] Central European Time is currently used in Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, France, Germany, Gibraltar (British territory), Hungary, Italy, Kosovo (partially recognised as an independent country), Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain (except the Canary Islands), Sweden, Switzerland and Vatican City.[3]

History

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After World War II Monaco, Andorra and Gibraltar implemented CET.[19]

Portugal used CET in the years 1966–1976 and 1992–1996.

United Kingdom

The time around the world is based on Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) which is roughly synonymous with Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). From late March to late October, clocks in the United Kingdom are put forward by one hour for British Summer Time (BST). Since 1997, most of the European Union aligned with the British standards for BST.

In 1968[23] there was a three-year experiment called British Standard Time, when the UK and Ireland experimentally employed British Summer Time (GMT+1) all year round; clocks were put forward in March 1968 and not put back until October 1971.[24]

Central European Time is sometimes referred to as continental time in the UK.

Other countries

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Several African countries use UTC+01:00 all year long, where it is known as West Africa Time (WAT), although Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia use the term Central European Time despite being in North Africa.[3]

Between 2005 and 2008, Tunisia observed daylight saving time.[25] Libya also used CET during the years 1951–1959, 1982–1989, 1996–1997 and 2012–2013.

For other countries see UTC+01:00 and West Africa Time.

Discrepancies between official CET and geographical CET

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Colour Legal time vs local mean time
1 h ± 30 min behind
0 h ± 30 min
1 h ± 30 min ahead
2 h ± 30 min ahead
3 h ± 30 min ahead
European winter
European summer

The criteria for drawing time zones is based on many factors including: legal, political, economic, and physical or geographic. Consequently, time zones rarely adhere to meridian lines. The CET time zone, were it drawn by purely geographical terms, would consist of exactly the area between meridians 7°30′ E and 22°30′ E. As a result, there are European locales that despite lying in an area with a "physical" or "nominal" UTC+01:00 time, actually use another time zone (UTC+02:00 in particular – there are no "physical" UTC+01:00 areas that employ UTC+00:00). Conversely, there are European areas that have gone for UTC+01:00, even though their "physical" time zone is UTC (typically), UTC−01:00 (westernmost Spain), or UTC+02:00 (e.g. the very easternmost parts of Norway, Sweden, Poland and Serbia). On the other hand, people in Spain still usually have work and meal hours one hour later than France and Germany despite sharing the same time zone.[26] Historically Gibraltar maintained UTC+01:00 all year until the opening of the land border with Spain in 1982, when it followed its neighbour and introduced CEST. The following is a list of such "incongruences":

Areas within UTC+01:00 longitudes using other time zones

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These areas are between 7°30′ E and 22°30′ E ("physical" UTC+1)[27][28]

Areas using UTC+02:00

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Areas outside UTC+01:00 longitudes using UTC+01:00 time

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These areas are either west of 7°30′ E or east of 22°30′ E (outside nominal UTC+01:00)[27][28]

Areas between 22°30′ W and 7°30′ W (nominal UTC−01:00)

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  • The westernmost part of mainland Spain (Galicia, e.g. the city of A Coruña); Cape Finisterre and nearby points in Galicia, at 9°18′ W, are the westernmost places of CET in Spain.
  • The Norwegian island of Jan Mayen lies entirely within this area and extends nearly as far west as Cape Finisterre, with its western tip at 9°5′ W and its eastern tip at 7°56′ W.
  • Western Morocco including the city of Casablanca, at 7°35′ W. CET usage in Morocco extends as west as 13°10′ W.
  • The entirety of Western Sahara with its western tip at 17°6′ W and its eastern tip at 8°40′ W.

Areas between 7°30′ W and 7°30′ E (nominal UTC+00:00)

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Areas between 22°30′ E and 37°30′ E (nominal UTC+02:00)

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Map of Petsamo area in northern Finland/Soviet Union/Russia. The green area is the Finnish part of the Rybachi peninsula (Kalastajasaarento) which was ceded to the Soviet Union after the Winter War. The Red area is the Jäniskoski-Niskakoski area ceded to the USSR in 1947.

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Central European Time

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Central European Time (CET) is a zone used primarily in and adjacent regions, defined as one hour ahead of () during the winter months. It serves as the baseline time for approximately 33 countries spanning from western to eastern , including major nations such as , , , , , the , , , , , , and the , among others. In addition to , CET is observed year-round in parts of , notably and , and at scientific stations like in . Most regions using CET observe , advancing clocks by one hour to (CEST, ) from the last in until the last in , a practice harmonized across the since 1996 to facilitate cross-border coordination. This , based on the mean at the , was first widely introduced in during in 1916 as a wartime energy-saving measure, though it was later abandoned and reintroduced in various forms, including a permanent shift by to CET in 1942. Today, CET underpins economic, transportation, and schedules for over 300 million people, with ongoing discussions in the EU about potentially abolishing to align with health and efficiency considerations.

Overview

Definition and Time Offset

Central European Time (CET) is the standard time zone for Central Europe, defined as an offset of one hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), or UTC+01:00, during the standard time period. This fixed offset ensures synchronization with UTC, serving as the baseline for timekeeping in the region outside of daylight saving adjustments. CET is applied year-round in standard conditions but transitions to (CEST) during daylight saving periods, advancing clocks by an additional hour to UTC+02:00. This framework supports consistent daily operations, commerce, and coordination across the zone. The geographical scope of CET spans longitudes from approximately 9° W to 24° E, encompassing along with portions of Western, Southern, and . It is aligned with the mean at approximately the 15° E meridian, which runs through eastern , providing a central reference for the zone's temporal structure. CET is distinguished from adjacent time zones, including Western European Time (WET) at UTC+00:00 to the west and Eastern European Time (EET) at UTC+02:00 to the east, reflecting broader European temporal divisions.

Relation to Coordinated Universal Time

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) serves as the primary international time standard, maintained by the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) in collaboration with the International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service (IERS). UTC is derived from International Atomic Time (TAI), a scale based on the weighted average of over 400 atomic clocks worldwide, ensuring high precision through cesium and other atomic frequency standards. This atomic foundation provides UTC with stability far superior to earlier astronomical measurements, forming the basis for global timekeeping in science, navigation, and commerce. Central European Time (CET) maintains a fixed offset of exactly one hour ahead of UTC, designated as UTC+01:00 in international standards such as the IANA time zone database. Leap seconds, which are irregularly inserted into UTC to account for Earth's irregular rotation and keep it within 0.9 seconds of UT1 (a solar-based scale), are not applied directly to CET but are inherited through its alignment with UTC. This ensures that CET clocks, when synchronized to UTC, automatically incorporate these adjustments, maintaining coherence in international timing protocols without independent leap second management. CET plays a key role in global coordination by serving as a reference for sectors requiring precise timing across borders, particularly in and . In , governed by the (ICAO), operational communications, flight plans, and use UTC as the universal standard, with CET applied only for local scheduling in affected regions to facilitate seamless transcontinental operations. Similarly, in , UTC underpins network for protocols like and GPS-derived timing, where CET offsets ensure regional alignment while preserving global interoperability and minimizing latency in data transmission. Historically, Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) preceded UTC as the reference for time zones, originating from the mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, established in the 19th century for maritime navigation. While GMT provided a practical solar-based standard, UTC superseded it in 1972 with the adoption of atomic timekeeping and leap seconds, offering greater accuracy and eliminating seasonal variations inherent in solar observations. Today, CET is one hour ahead of both GMT and UTC during standard time, though UTC's precision has made it the definitive modern benchmark. CET approximates solar time along the 15° E meridian, spanning much of Central Europe for practical uniformity.

Daylight Saving Time Implementation

Central European Time (CET) regions observe daylight saving time (DST) by advancing clocks one hour to (CEST, ) on the last Sunday in March, typically at 02:00 CET, which becomes 03:00 CEST following the adjustment. Clocks revert to CET on the last Sunday in October at 03:00 CEST, shifting back to 02:00 CET, with the change occurring simultaneously at 01:00 UTC across all affected areas to ensure coordination. This practice aims to extend evening daylight during warmer months, originally motivated by efforts to reduce reliance on artificial lighting. The concept of DST was first satirically proposed by in 1784 as a way to save on candle usage in , though it was not a serious policy suggestion at the time. Practical implementation began in CET areas during , with adopting it in 1916 to conserve coal for wartime production, followed by other European nations including and the shortly thereafter. Post-World War I, many CET countries like and retained and standardized DST as a peacetime energy-saving measure, aligning it with broader European adoption to promote economic efficiency. Since 1981, the has enforced uniform DST rules for its member states through directives, starting with Council Directive 80/234/EEC, which harmonized transition dates to the last in and to facilitate cross-border trade and travel. These rules specify the clock change at 01:00 UTC, ensuring that CET regions shift from 02:00 CET to 03:00 CEST in spring while minimizing disruptions to synchronized systems like transportation and . The framework was further codified in Directive 2000/84/EC, maintaining consistency despite ongoing debates about its necessity. However, some non-European regions using CET, such as and , do not observe DST and maintain year-round.

Usage

Current Usage in Europe

Central European Time (CET), defined as UTC+1, serves as the for numerous countries across Central, Western, and parts of Southeastern . As of 2025, it is actively observed in 17 member states during winter months, transitioning to (CEST, UTC+2) under the EU's ongoing daylight saving time directive. These include , , , , (mainland), (metropolitan), , , , , , , , , , (mainland and ), and . Beyond the EU, CET is adopted by several non-member states and microstates, ensuring synchronization for trade, travel, and broadcasting in the region. These encompass , , , , , , (mainland), , , , and . Additionally, observes CET, aligning with neighboring countries for practical coordination. Overseas territories of CET-using nations generally do not follow CET due to geographical positioning; for instance, adheres to UTC-3 year-round and is not aligned with CET. No significant changes to CET adoption occurred in between 2024 and 2025, with DST transitions remaining standardized: clocks advance on the last Sunday of and revert on the last Sunday of . This framework supports seamless intra-European operations while accommodating the continent's longitudinal variations.

Historical Usage in Europe

The expansion of railway networks across in the early highlighted the need for standardized timekeeping to coordinate schedules and avoid accidents from discrepancies in local solar times, leading to the informal adoption of a unified "Central European Railway Time" based on the by the late . In , this railway time was officially implemented on June 1, 1891, for all rail operations, marking an early practical use of what would become Central European Time (CET), though general public adoption lagged until the unified its zones to CET in 1893. Neighboring countries followed suit: adopted CET in 1893, in 1895, and in 1900, facilitating cross-border rail efficiency and gradually extending CET's informal influence across Central and . Following , CET continued as the standard time in several countries amid efforts to stabilize post-war economies and infrastructure, with and (which had adopted CET in 1891 as part of the ) resuming normal CET observance after wartime DST adjustments ended in 1919. This post-war formalization spread CET to additional Central European nations, including and parts of the former , by the mid-1920s, promoting regional synchronization for trade and communication; , already partially aligned through railways, reinforced its use during this period to maintain economic ties with continental neighbors. World War II severely disrupted CET's application through Nazi Germany's imposition of advanced time regimes in occupied territories. From 1940 to 1945, Nazi authorities enforced year-round (CEST, UTC+2) across much of occupied Europe, including , , the , , and the , under the label "Central European Midsummer Time" to maximize wartime industrial productivity and military coordination; this effectively eliminated seasonal clock changes and overrode local standards in favor of Berlin's directives. In some areas, such as from 1940 to 1942, a double summertime (UTC+3) was briefly applied, further deviating from CET and causing significant adjustments for civilians and economies under occupation. After 1945, Soviet influence in led to shifts away from CET in several countries, particularly the , to align with (UTC+3). Upon annexation in 1940 and reoccupation in 1944, , , and had their clocks advanced from (UTC+2) to , a change maintained until the late 1980s to centralize Soviet administrative control and facilitate military logistics across the bloc; this affected daily life, with sunrise times shifting later in these western regions. Other nations like and retained CET but faced periodic Soviet-inspired adjustments to daylight saving practices, though full alignment with was limited to direct Soviet territories. The 1990 reunification of reinforced CET's continuity, as both East and West Germany had independently used it since the post-war division, allowing seamless integration without time zone changes and symbolizing broader European normalization efforts. In 1980, the (EEC) adopted Directive 80/719/EEC, which began harmonizing end dates across member states to the last Sunday in October effective from 1981, standardizing the transition from CEST back to CET and reducing cross-border disruptions for the first time on a supranational level; this built on earlier 1978 measures and paved the way for full EU-wide uniformity by 1996.

Usage Outside Europe

In North Africa, CET is employed year-round by and , reflecting economic and historical ties to European time standards without observing . , located west of the CET , adopted CET () in 1913 during French colonial rule and has maintained it permanently since ending DST in 1981. Similarly, has used CET () continuously since 2009, following the abolition of DST to simplify scheduling and align with neighboring . Morocco also aligns closely with CET through its use of year-round since 2018, when it discontinued transitions except for a temporary reversion to during the month of to accommodate religious practices. This policy, formalized by royal decree, aims to boost economic productivity by matching European , though the Ramadan adjustment creates brief discrepancies. Libya, by contrast, does not currently use CET but has done so intermittently in the past, including during 1951–1959 under , 1982–1989, 1996–1997, and briefly in 2012–2013 amid political instability; it now observes () year-round. Beyond , CET sees limited adoption in Atlantic territories linked to European nations. The , an autonomous Danish dependency, operate on (UTC+00:00) with DST to UTC+01:00, differing from Denmark's CET but sharing historical administrative ties that occasionally prompt discussions of alignment. , another Danish territory, employs multiple time zones ranging from UTC-01:00 to UTC-04:00 across its regions, none adopting CET due to its Arctic location and independent scheduling needs. In Antarctica, CET is observed year-round at the Norwegian Troll Research Station. In sub-Saharan Africa, South Africa maintains South Africa Standard Time (UTC+02:00) year-round without DST, which overlaps directly with CET during Europe's summer months (both UTC+02:00) and supports business alignments with Central European partners through minimal offsets. CET has no current official usage in the Americas, Asia, or other distant regions, though historical anomalies like brief wartime adoptions in the Middle East during the mid-20th century have not persisted.

Geographical and Official Discrepancies

Regions Within CET Longitudes Using Alternative Time Zones

The conventional longitude range for Central European Time (CET) spans approximately from 0° to 30° E, corresponding to the UTC+01:00 offset based on mean solar time at 15° E. However, several European regions within this band deviate from CET due to national time zone adoptions that prioritize other offsets, often influenced by economic ties and political decisions. In the western portion of the CET longitude band, the United Kingdom maintains Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+00:00) as its standard time and British Summer Time (BST, UTC+01:00) during daylight saving periods, even though its eastern regions, such as parts of England around London (near 0° E), fall within the CET longitudes. This choice reflects economic integration with global markets aligned to UTC+00:00 and national preferences for morning daylight in winter, balancing sovereignty against broader European synchronization. Ireland, although located outside the CET longitude band (spanning approximately 5.5° W to 10.5° W), uses a similar arrangement with Irish Standard Time (IST, UTC+01:00) in summer and GMT (UTC+00:00) in winter, due to close economic and political ties to the United Kingdom. These arrangements underscore tensions between EU-wide coordination—where Ireland participates—and independent national time policies. Further east within the 0°-30° E band, observes (EET, standard) and (EEST, ), despite much of its territory (spanning 20°-31° E) overlapping the CET longitudes, particularly in the west. This offset facilitates economic alignment with Baltic and Nordic neighbors using similar timings for trade and transport, while asserting in a broader context that allows member states flexibility in time zone selection. likewise employs () year-round as standard, advancing to () for daylight saving, even though its mainland lies between 20° and 28° E—well within CET's geographical scope. The decision supports synchronization with southeastern European partners for business operations and tourism, prioritizing economic cohesion over strict longitudinal adherence amid EU debates on unified time practices. Overall, these deviations highlight how political sovereignty and economic factors, such as trading partnerships and market hours, often supersede pure geographical in European time zone assignments, leading to a that complicates but adapts to regional needs.

Regions Outside CET Longitudes Adopting CET

Several regions in and adjacent lie outside the conventional longitude band of 0° to 30° E—where Central European Time (CET), based on the 15° E meridian, is geographically aligned—yet officially adopt CET () for administrative, economic, and historical reasons. These areas experience notable deviations from local , often resulting in clock times that are 1 to 2 hours ahead of mean solar noon, which can affect daily rhythms such as daylight exposure during work hours. In western Spain, regions like Galicia, , and , spanning longitudes from approximately 9° W to 0° E, observe CET despite their position west of the . This adoption stems from a 1940 decision by Francisco Franco's government to synchronize Spain's time with , particularly to facilitate trade and align with during , a policy that persisted post-war for broader European economic integration. As a result, solar noon in places like (around 8° 24' W) occurs roughly 1 hour and 34 minutes after 12:00 CET, leading to later sunsets and a cultural shift in meal times that emphasizes evening activities. Norway's Jan Mayen island, located at about 8° W in the , also follows CET as part of the mainland's system, ensuring unified operations for the Norwegian and stations there. This choice prioritizes administrative consistency over solar alignment, where local noon lags by about 1 hour and 35 minutes behind clock time due to the island's westerly position. Adjacent to , employs CET across its entire territory, spanning approximately 9° W to 12° E, making its western provinces—such as those around (8° 10' W)—fall outside the CET longitude band. The was aligned with during the colonial period and retained after independence in 1962 to maintain strong economic and trade links with , including synchronized with EU partners. In western , solar noon occurs up to about 1 hour and 35 minutes after 12:00 CET, contributing to extended evening daylight but potential misalignment with natural light cycles in rural areas. Unlike most CET users, does not observe , providing year-round stability. These adoptions highlight how geopolitical and economic factors often override strict geographical considerations, fostering regional at the expense of local solar harmony.

History and Future Proposals

Origins and Early Adoption

The origins of Central European Time (CET) trace back to the mid-19th century, when expanding railway networks across the German states necessitated a more uniform approach to timekeeping to coordinate schedules and avoid confusion from disparate local s. Prior to , over 30 different local times were in use within the region, with major railways adopting "zone times" based on key meridians; for instance, Prussian railways used a zone time centered on , approximately 15° east of Greenwich, which laid the groundwork for CET. This pragmatic railway-driven evolution culminated in the German Empire's official adoption of CET—defined as the mean solar time at the 15° E meridian—on April 1, 1893, by decree of Emperor , unifying time across the empire for civil and railway purposes. The establishment of CET was significantly influenced by the International Meridian Conference held in , in 1884, which recommended dividing the world into 24 standard time zones spaced at 15-degree intervals from the Greenwich meridian to facilitate global navigation, telegraphy, and . This framework directly positioned CET at , corresponding to the mean solar time along the 15° E meridian, which passes through central near and aligns with much of Central Europe's geography. The conference's resolutions, adopted by 25 nations including , provided the international legitimacy for such zonal systems, though full implementation varied by country. Among the earliest official adoptions of CET occurred in in , when the country standardized its national time to the 15° E meridian—which corresponded to what would later be known as Central European Time—to synchronize railways and telegraphs, replacing local solar times that had caused scheduling discrepancies. In the , standardization efforts began earlier with Amsterdam Mean Time in for railways, but full civil adoption of a uniform standard akin to CET came later; by 1909, Amsterdam Time (approximately 20 minutes ahead of Greenwich) was extended nationwide, though wartime pressures would later align it more closely with CET. These early implementations highlighted CET's role in fostering economic and technological integration across borders. Pre-daylight saving time experiments further propelled CET's standardization during , with initiating the world's first nationwide summer time trial on April 30, 1916, advancing clocks by one hour from May to to conserve for the . This measure, applied atop CET, not only tested adjustable timekeeping but also encouraged neighboring countries like and to follow suit, promoting greater harmonization of Central European time practices and influencing post-war conventions on zonal uniformity.

Modern Developments and EU Debates

In the post-World War II era, (DST) practices in varied nationally until efforts toward harmonization began in the late 1970s. By 1980, the (EEC) adopted its first Summer-Time Directive (80/806/EEC), which coordinated the start of DST across member states on the last of March at 01:00 CET, while allowing varied end dates to facilitate smoother internal market operations and reduce disruptions from differing national schedules. This directive marked the initial step in standardizing transitions for Central European Time (CET) observers, as all nine EEC members had already implemented some form of DST by that point. Further alignment came in 1996 with Directive 96/101/EC, which extended the DST period uniformly to end on the last of , synchronizing both start and end dates across the expanding (EU) for the first time on a multi-year basis. This change increased the DST observance from approximately six months to nearly seven, aiming to maximize evening daylight for economic activities. In the 2000s, EU energy policy reviews increasingly scrutinized DST's efficacy, with studies indicating only marginal electricity savings—often less than 0.5% of total usage—due to factors like increased in warmer evenings offsetting lighting reductions. These findings, drawn from analyses of consumption patterns in EU states, prompted debates on whether the practice still justified its administrative costs. The 2010s saw intensified EU-wide discussions on reforming seasonal time changes. In 2018, following a where 84% of over 4.6 million respondents favored ending biannual clock shifts, the proposed Directive 2018/0353 to abolish DST, initially targeting implementation by 2021. The endorsed this in March 2019 with a 410-192 vote, advocating a final switch to permanent summer time in March 2021, but the timeline was delayed due to the and the need for unanimous Council approval on whether to adopt permanent winter (standard) or summer time. Member states' divisions stalled progress, with northern countries like preferring permanent winter time for alignment with solar noon, while southern states favored summer time for extended evenings. In 2025, seasonal time changes persist under Directive 2000/84/EC, with CET advancing to (CEST) on March 30 and reverting on October 26. Recent efforts, including Spain's October 2025 push led by Prime Minister to abolish changes from 2026 onward, highlight ongoing consensus challenges, as the proposal requires full agreement and risks fragmenting time zones if not uniformly adopted. Should permanent time be implemented, CET regions could shift to year-round UTC+1 (summer) or UTC+0 (winter), potentially affecting cross-border coordination in trade and transport. Post-Brexit, the maintains its (GMT)/ (BST) system, aligned in transition dates with the but operating independently in the zone (UTC+0/+1), avoiding CET adoption to preserve national solar alignment and historical practices. This divergence complicates Ireland's all-island synchronization, where (UK) follows GMT/BST (UTC+0/+1) while the (EU) adheres to GMT/IST (UTC+0 winter / UTC+1 summer), raising potential "time border" issues if the EU ends DST unilaterally.

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