CET to GST Converter

GST is 3 hours ahead of CET. 9:00 AM CET = 12:00 PM GST.

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GST is 3 hours ahead of CET at the moment. To convert CET to GST, add 3 hours to the CET time: 9:00 AM CET = 12:00 PM GST.

CET (Central European Time) is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Switzerland and more. GST (Gulf Time) is used in United Arab Emirates and Oman.

CET to GST time conversion table

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

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

How to convert CET to GST

Add 3 hours to the CET time to get GST.

Example: 9:00 AM CET = 12:00 PM GST.

Across midnight: 10:00 PM CET = 1:00 AM GST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.

Time difference between CET and GST

The time difference between CET and GST 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: GST is 3 hours ahead of CET.
  • 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: GST is 2 hours ahead of CET.
  • 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: GST is 3 hours ahead of CET.

CET and GST 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).
  • GST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+4 all year.

Best time for a meeting between CET and GST

CET and GST share 5 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM CET lands between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM GST, inside working hours for both.

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CET to GST FAQ

What is the time difference between CET and GST?

Right now GST is 3 hours ahead of 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 GST?

9:00 AM CET is 12:00 PM GST.

What is 12 PM (noon) CET in GST?

12:00 PM CET is 3:00 PM GST.

Is GST ahead of or behind CET?

GST is 3 hours ahead of CET, so it is later in GST 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 GST change for daylight saving time?

No. GST 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 GST?

CET and GST share 5 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM CET lands between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM GST, inside working hours for both.

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