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CET to GMT Converter

GMT is 1 hour behind CET. 9:00 AM CET = 8:00 AM GMT.

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GMT is 1 hour behind CET at the moment. To convert CET to GMT, subtract 1 hour from the CET time: 9:00 AM CET = 8:00 AM GMT.

CET (Central European Time) is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Switzerland and more. GMT (GMT) is used in Same offset as UTC. The UK and Ireland use GMT in winter; Iceland, Ghana and Senegal all year.

The UK is on GMT only in winter; in summer it uses BST (UTC+1).

CET to GMT time conversion table

CET to GMT on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

CETGMTDay
12:00 AM CET11:00 PM GMTprevious day
1:00 AM CET12:00 AM GMTnight
2:00 AM CET1:00 AM GMTnight
3:00 AM CET2:00 AM GMTnight
4:00 AM CET3:00 AM GMTnight
5:00 AM CET4:00 AM GMTnight
6:00 AM CET5:00 AM GMTnight
7:00 AM CET6:00 AM GMT—
8:00 AM CET7:00 AM GMT—
9:00 AM CET8:00 AM GMT—
10:00 AM CET9:00 AM GMTwork hours
11:00 AM CET10:00 AM GMTwork hours
12:00 PM CET11:00 AM GMTwork hours
1:00 PM CET12:00 PM GMTwork hours
2:00 PM CET1:00 PM GMTwork hours
3:00 PM CET2:00 PM GMTwork hours
4:00 PM CET3:00 PM GMTwork hours
5:00 PM CET4:00 PM GMT—
6:00 PM CET5:00 PM GMT—
7:00 PM CET6:00 PM GMT—
8:00 PM CET7:00 PM GMT—
9:00 PM CET8:00 PM GMT—
10:00 PM CET9:00 PM GMT—
11:00 PM CET10:00 PM GMTnight
  • Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
  • Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)

How to convert CET to GMT

Subtract 1 hour from the CET time to get GMT.

Example: 9:00 AM CET = 8:00 AM GMT.

Across midnight: 12:00 AM CET = 11:00 PM GMT (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.

Time difference between CET and GMT

The time difference between CET and GMT is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:

  • 1 Jan 2026 – 28 Mar 2026: GMT is 1 hour behind of CET.
  • 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: GMT is 2 hours behind of CET.
  • 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: GMT is 1 hour behind of CET.

CET and GMT during daylight saving time

  • CET next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).
  • GMT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+0 all year.

Best time for a meeting between CET and GMT

CET and GMT share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM CET lands between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM GMT, inside working hours for both.

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CET to GMT FAQ

What is the time difference between CET and GMT?

Right now GMT is 1 hour behind CET. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.

What is 9 AM CET in GMT?

9:00 AM CET is 8:00 AM GMT.

What is 12 PM (noon) CET in GMT?

12:00 PM CET is 11:00 AM GMT.

Is GMT ahead of or behind CET?

GMT is 1 hour behind CET, so it is earlier in GMT than in CET.

Does CET change for daylight saving time?

Yes. CET next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CET to CEST.

Does GMT change for daylight saving time?

No. GMT stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.

What is the best time for a meeting between CET and GMT?

CET and GMT share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM CET lands between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM GMT, inside working hours for both.

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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.