Is BCE the same as CE?

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3 June, 17:15

Is BCE the same as CE?

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Ronnie Bauer · Answer 1

Answer: Sort of.

Explanation: BCE/CE usually refers to the Common Era (the years are the same as AD/BC). That is, BC is usually understood to mean "Before the Common Era" and CE to mean "Common Era," though it is possible to reinterpret the abbreviations as "Christian Era."

Kadin Hamilton · Answer 2

bce usually refers to before the common era and ce refers to the common era so technically no