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Convert GMT to CET

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Central European Time (CET)

Post-Brexit, UK teams coordinating with EU offices in Frankfurt, Paris, Amsterdam, and Berlin check this conversion constantly for regulatory calls, financial market handoffs, and cross-border project syncs. The 1-hour gap is small, but the UK and EU switch clocks on different dates in spring, creating a brief period where the offset shifts to 0 or 2 hours -- catching unprepared teams off guard.

When it's 12:00 PM GMT, it's 1:00 PM CET

UTC±0 UTC+1 +1 hour

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GMT to CET Conversion Table

Full 24-hour comparison. Business hours (9 AM -- 6 PM) are highlighted.

GMT CET
12:00 AM 1:00 AM
1:00 AM 2:00 AM
2:00 AM 3:00 AM
3:00 AM 4:00 AM
4:00 AM 5:00 AM
5:00 AM 6:00 AM
6:00 AM 7:00 AM
7:00 AM 8:00 AM
8:00 AM 9:00 AM
9:00 AM 10:00 AM
10:00 AM 11:00 AM
11:00 AM 12:00 PM
12:00 PM 1:00 PM
1:00 PM 2:00 PM
2:00 PM 3:00 PM
3:00 PM 4:00 PM
4:00 PM 5:00 PM
5:00 PM 6:00 PM
6:00 PM 7:00 PM
7:00 PM 8:00 PM
8:00 PM 9:00 PM
9:00 PM 10:00 PM
10:00 PM 11:00 PM
11:00 PM 12:00 AM +1 day

Best Meeting Window

Top meeting times for teams in GMT and CET (9 AM -- 6 PM work hours, 1-hour meeting).

12a
3a
6a
9a
12p
3p
6p
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GMT GMT
CET GMT+1
Overlap
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Most available
Some overlap
Outside work hours
1 1:00 PM -- 2:00 PM GMT
GMT: 1:00 PM CET: 2:00 PM

All members within working hours. Everyone in mid-day range. Note: 2 timezone(s) have a DST transition within 14 days.

8.7 / 10
2 12:00 PM -- 1:00 PM GMT
GMT: 12:00 PM CET: 1:00 PM

All members within working hours. Everyone in mid-day range. Note: 2 timezone(s) have a DST transition within 14 days.

8.3 / 10
3 2:00 PM -- 3:00 PM GMT
GMT: 2:00 PM CET: 3:00 PM

All members within working hours. Everyone in mid-day range. Note: 2 timezone(s) have a DST transition within 14 days.

8.3 / 10

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Scheduling Tips

  • With only a 1-hour gap, schedule freely during standard business hours. The overlap between UK and Central European work hours is nearly complete.
  • For early morning syncs, 8:00 AM GMT / 9:00 AM CET works without being too early for either side.
  • Monitor EU clock-change legislation. If the EU abolishes seasonal time changes, the UK-CET offset could vary between 0 and 2 hours depending on the season.

Time Difference & DST

CET is 1 hour ahead of GMT. GMT is at UTC±0 and CET is at UTC+1.

Upcoming DST Transitions:

GMT Clocks spring forward on March 30, 2026
CET Clocks spring forward on March 30, 2026

The conversion table above reflects the current DST state at build time. Use the interactive converter for live, date-specific conversions.

Major Cities

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)

  • London
  • Manchester
  • Birmingham

Central European Time (CET)

  • Berlin
  • Munich
  • Frankfurt

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between GMT and CET?
CET (Central European Time, UTC+1) is 1 hour ahead of GMT (UTC+0). When it is 9:00 AM in London, it is 10:00 AM in Berlin. During summer, the UK shifts to BST (UTC+1) and Europe shifts to CEST (UTC+2), maintaining the 1-hour gap for most of the year.
When does the GMT-CET time difference change?
The EU clocks change on the last Sunday in March, while the UK follows the same date. However, if UK and EU dates ever diverge (as has been debated post-Brexit), the gap could temporarily shift. Currently, both switch on identical dates in March and October, keeping the difference at 1 hour year-round.
What is 2:00 PM GMT in Central European Time?
2:00 PM GMT is 3:00 PM CET. During summer, 2:00 PM BST is 3:00 PM CEST. The 1-hour offset remains constant throughout the year under current DST rules.
Do the UK and EU change clocks on the same dates?
Currently yes -- both switch on the last Sunday of March and the last Sunday of October. The EU has discussed abolishing seasonal clock changes, which could create a misalignment with the UK in the future. For now, the 1-hour gap is stable year-round.

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