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CET to GMT Conversion Table

Offset: CET -1 hours = GMT. Applies during standard time. Work hours (9 AM–5 PM) highlighted.

CET		GMT
00:00		23:00 (−1 day)
01:00		00:00
02:00		01:00
03:00		02:00
04:00		03:00
05:00		04:00
06:00		05:00
07:00		06:00
08:00		07:00
09:00		08:00
10:00		09:00
11:00		10:00
12:00		11:00
13:00		12:00
14:00		13:00
15:00		14:00
16:00		15:00
17:00		16:00
18:00		17:00
19:00		18:00
20:00		19:00
21:00		20:00
22:00		21:00
23:00		22:00

Post-Brexit, the CET–GMT conversion has taken on new practical importance. EU-based companies dealing with UK partners now navigate different regulatory regimes on top of the timezone gap. Financial passporting, supply-chain customs, and legal compliance teams in Frankfurt, Paris, and Amsterdam coordinate with London daily.

Central European Time is UTC+1, shifting to CEST (UTC+2) in summer. GMT is UTC+0, shifting to BST (UTC+1) in summer. The gap is always 1 hour because both regions shift to DST on the same dates (last Sunday in March, last Sunday in October).

The near-total overlap makes scheduling easy. A 10 AM CET meeting is 9 AM GMT. The only practical consideration is that 9 AM CET (8 AM GMT) can be a bit early for the UK side, and 5 PM GMT (6 PM CET) is past the typical continental European end-of-day.

Daylight Saving Time: What Changes

Both CET and GMT observe daylight saving time. Since they typically switch on the same schedule, the 1-hour difference stays constant year-round — except during the brief transition windows when one zone has switched and the other hasn't yet. During those 1-2 weeks, the offset shifts by one hour.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between CET and GMT?

GMT is 1 hour behind CET. When it is 2 PM in Berlin, it is 1 PM in London. This 1-hour gap is constant year-round because both the EU and the UK shift to summer time on the same dates.

Does DST change the CET-to-GMT offset?

No. Both Central Europe and the UK shift on the same schedule (last Sunday in March and last Sunday in October). CET becomes CEST (UTC+2) and GMT becomes BST (UTC+1), so the 1-hour gap remains.

What is the best meeting time for CET and GMT teams?

Nearly the full workday overlaps. Aim for 9 AM–5 PM GMT (10 AM–6 PM CET). The 1-hour difference is small enough that most meetings can be scheduled without difficulty.

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