World Timezones

CET to GMT Converter

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Central European Time12:55 amThu, Jul 23
Central European TimeCEST
Europe · UTC+2
12:55 amThu, Jul 23
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Greenwich Mean TimeBST
Europe · UTC+1
11:55 pmWed, Jul 22
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Offset

The time difference between Central European Time and Greenwich Mean Time is 1 hour.

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Central European Time (CEST) is ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (BST).

CEST: UTC+2

BST: UTC+1

Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 10 AM–5 PM in Central European Time (9 AM–4 PM in Greenwich Mean Time).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 1:00 PM Central European Time (12:00 PM Greenwich Mean Time).

This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.

Public holidays in 2026

National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.

France

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
  • Labour DayFri, May 1
  • Victory in Europe DayFri, May 8
  • Ascension DayThu, May 14
  • Whit MondayMon, May 25
  • Bastille DayTue, Jul 14
  • Assumption DaySat, Aug 15
  • All Saints' DaySun, Nov 1
  • Armistice DayWed, Nov 11
  • Christmas DayFri, Dec 25

United Kingdom

  • Good FridayFri, Apr 3
  • Early May Bank HolidayMon, May 4
  • Spring Bank HolidayMon, May 25
  • Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
  • St. Stephen's DayMon, Dec 28

About these zones

Central European Time is also known as CET, or CEST. To call France, dial +33.

Greenwich Mean Time is also known as GMT, or BST. To call United Kingdom, dial +44.

Greenwich Mean Time is approximately 225 miles northwest of Central European Time.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

CETGMTDay
12:00 am11:00 pm-1 day
1:00 am12:00 amSame day
2:00 am1:00 amSame day
3:00 am2:00 amSame day
4:00 am3:00 amSame day
5:00 am4:00 amSame day
6:00 am5:00 amSame day
7:00 am6:00 amSame day
8:00 am7:00 amSame day
9:00 am8:00 amSame day
10:00 am9:00 amSame day
11:00 am10:00 amSame day
12:00 pm11:00 amSame day
1:00 pm12:00 pmSame day
2:00 pm1:00 pmSame day
3:00 pm2:00 pmSame day
4:00 pm3:00 pmSame day
5:00 pm4:00 pmSame day
6:00 pm5:00 pmSame day
7:00 pm6:00 pmSame day
8:00 pm7:00 pmSame day
9:00 pm8:00 pmSame day
10:00 pm9:00 pmSame day
11:00 pm10:00 pmSame day

Daylight saving time

Both Central European Time and Greenwich Mean Time observe daylight saving time and transition on the same date.

Next transition: Sunday, October 25, 2026 (fall back).

Because they transition simultaneously, the offset between these zones remains constant year-round.

See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.

Daylight today

Central European Time
Sunrise
6:13 AM
Sunset
9:43 PM
Day length
15h 30m
Greenwich Mean Time
Sunrise
5:10 AM
Sunset
9:05 PM
Day length
15h 55m

Cities in these zones

Cities in Central European Time

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Airports in these zones

Airports in Central European Time

  • CDG
  • LBG
  • ORY
  • MRS
  • GNB
  • LYS
  • NCE

Airports in Greenwich Mean Time

  • LCY
  • LGW
  • LHR
  • LTN
  • STN
  • BHX
  • EMA
  • GLA
  • PIK
  • LBA

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Common conversions

What is 9:00 am CET in GMT?
9:00 am CET is 8:00 am GMT.
What is 12:00 pm CET in GMT?
12:00 pm CET is 11:00 am GMT.
What is 12:30 pm CET in GMT?
12:30 pm CET is 11:30 am GMT.
What is 2:00 pm CET in GMT?
2:00 pm CET is 1:00 pm GMT.
What is 5:00 pm CET in GMT?
5:00 pm CET is 4:00 pm GMT.
What is 11:30 pm CET in GMT?
11:30 pm CET is 10:30 pm GMT.