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CET to GMT Converter

GMT is 1 hour behind CET

Current CET Time
--:--:-- --
Europe/Berlin
Current GMT Time
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Europe/London
Time Diff
1h behind
CET
UTC+1
GMT
UTC+0
Overlapping hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM CET (7h)

CET to GMT Conversion Table

Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in GMT

CET to GMT time conversion table showing all 24 hours
CET GMT
12:00 AM 11:00 PM -1d
1:00 AM 12:00 AM
2:00 AM 1:00 AM
3:00 AM 2:00 AM
4:00 AM 3:00 AM
5:00 AM 4:00 AM
6:00 AM 5:00 AM
7:00 AM 6:00 AM
8:00 AM 7:00 AM
9:00 AM 8:00 AM
10:00 AM 9:00 AM
11:00 AM 10:00 AM
12:00 PM 11:00 AM
1:00 PM 12:00 PM
2:00 PM 1:00 PM
3:00 PM 2:00 PM
4:00 PM 3:00 PM
5:00 PM 4:00 PM
6:00 PM 5:00 PM
7:00 PM 6:00 PM
8:00 PM 7:00 PM
9:00 PM 8:00 PM
10:00 PM 9:00 PM
11:00 PM 10:00 PM

Converting Central European Time to Greenwich Mean Time

Central European Time (CET) and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) are separated by a 1 hour time difference. GMT is 1 hour behind CET. CET is UTC+1, used in Germany, France, Italy, while GMT is UTC+0, used in United Kingdom, Ireland, Portugal.

When converting from CET to GMT, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM CET equals 8:00 AM GMT, 12:00 PM noon CET equals 11:00 AM GMT, and 5:00 PM CET equals 4:00 PM GMT. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across CET and GMT

For professionals scheduling meetings between CET and GMT, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 1 hour difference, the window of overlap may be limited. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.

Daylight Saving Time Considerations

CET observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to CEST (UTC+2) during summer months. GMT observes DST, switching to BST (UTC+1). During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may temporarily change by 1 hour. Always verify the current offset during spring and fall transition periods.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between CET and GMT?
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is 1 hour behind Central European Time (CET). When it is 12:00 PM noon in CET, it is 11:00 AM in GMT.
How do I convert CET to GMT?
To convert CET to GMT, subtract 1 hour from the CET time. For example, 9:00 AM CET is 8:00 AM GMT. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does CET or GMT observe Daylight Saving Time?
CET observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to CEST (UTC+2). GMT observes DST, switching to BST (UTC+1). During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may change by 1 hour.
What is the best time to schedule a call between CET and GMT?
The best time to schedule a call between CET and GMT is during overlapping business hours. If you are in CET, try scheduling between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM your time, then check the conversion table above to see what that corresponds to in GMT.
Is CET ahead or behind GMT?
CET (UTC+1) is 1 hour ahead of GMT (UTC+0). CET corresponds to the IANA time zone Europe/Berlin, while GMT corresponds to Europe/London.

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