CET to UK Time Converter
GMT is 1 hour behind CET. 9:00 AM CET = 8:00 AM GMT.
GMT is 1 hour behind CET. To convert CET to UK Time, 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. UK Time (UK time) is used in United Kingdom.
CET to UK Time time conversion table
CET to UK Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| CET | UK Time | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM CET | 11:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 1:00 AM CET | 12:00 AM GMT | night |
| 2:00 AM CET | 1:00 AM GMT | night |
| 3:00 AM CET | 2:00 AM GMT | night |
| 4:00 AM CET | 3:00 AM GMT | night |
| 5:00 AM CET | 4:00 AM GMT | night |
| 6:00 AM CET | 5:00 AM GMT | night |
| 7:00 AM CET | 6:00 AM GMT | — |
| 8:00 AM CET | 7:00 AM GMT | — |
| 9:00 AM CET | 8:00 AM GMT | — |
| 10:00 AM CET | 9:00 AM GMT | work hours |
| 11:00 AM CET | 10:00 AM GMT | work hours |
| 12:00 PM CET | 11:00 AM GMT | work hours |
| 1:00 PM CET | 12:00 PM GMT | work hours |
| 2:00 PM CET | 1:00 PM GMT | work hours |
| 3:00 PM CET | 2:00 PM GMT | work hours |
| 4:00 PM CET | 3:00 PM GMT | work hours |
| 5:00 PM CET | 4:00 PM GMT | — |
| 6:00 PM CET | 5:00 PM GMT | — |
| 7:00 PM CET | 6:00 PM GMT | — |
| 8:00 PM CET | 7:00 PM GMT | — |
| 9:00 PM CET | 8:00 PM GMT | — |
| 10:00 PM CET | 9:00 PM GMT | — |
| 11:00 PM CET | 10:00 PM GMT | night |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert CET to UK Time
Subtract 1 hour from the CET time to get UK Time.
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 UK Time
The time difference between CET and UK Time is 1 hour all year – GMT is behind CET.
CET and UK 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).
- UK Time next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 00:59 local time, from GMT (UTC+0) to BST (UTC+1).
Best time for a meeting between CET and UK Time
CET and UK Time 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.
CET to UK Time FAQ
What is the time difference between CET and UK Time?
GMT is 1 hour behind CET all year. 9:00 AM CET = 8:00 AM GMT.
What is 9 AM CET in UK Time?
9:00 AM CET is 8:00 AM GMT.
What is 12 PM (noon) CET in UK Time?
12:00 PM CET is 11:00 AM GMT.
Is UK Time ahead of or behind CET?
GMT is 1 hour behind CET, so it is earlier in UK 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 UK Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. UK Time next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from GMT to BST.
What is the best time for a meeting between CET and UK Time?
CET and UK Time 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 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.