CET to London Time Converter
EST is 6 hours behind CET. 9:00 AM CET = 3:00 AM EST.
EST is 6 hours behind CET at the moment. To convert CET to London Time, subtract 6 hours from the CET time: 9:00 AM CET = 3:00 AM EST.
CET (Central European Time) is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Switzerland and more. London Time (London time) is used in London, Canada.
CET to London Time time conversion table
CET to London Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| CET | London Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| CET | London Time |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| CET | London Time |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
Conversion table from CET to London Time for 7 Nov 2026. A tick marks hours that fall between 9 AM and 5 PM in both places. +1 means the next day in London Time, −1 the previous day.
- ✓ marks 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Greyed times are night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert CET to London Time
Subtract 6 hours from the CET time to get London Time.
Example: 9:00 AM CET = 3:00 AM EST.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM CET = 7:00 PM EST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between CET and London Time
The time difference between CET and London Time 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 – 7 Mar 2026: London Time is 6 hours behind of CET.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 28 Mar 2026: London Time is 5 hours behind of CET.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: London Time is 6 hours behind of CET.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: London Time is 5 hours behind of CET.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: London Time is 6 hours behind of CET.
CET and London Time 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).
- London Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
Best time for a meeting between CET and London Time
CET and London Time share 2 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM CET lands between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM EST, inside working hours for both.
CET to London Time FAQ
What is the time difference between CET and London Time?
Right now EST is 6 hours behind CET. The gap changes 5 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM CET in London Time?
9:00 AM CET is 3:00 AM EST.
What is 12 PM (noon) CET in London Time?
12:00 PM CET is 6:00 AM EST.
Is London Time ahead of or behind CET?
EST is 6 hours behind CET, so it is earlier in London Time 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 London Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. London Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
What is the best time for a meeting between CET and London Time?
CET and London Time share 2 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM CET lands between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM EST, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.