Central European Time to Greenwich Mean Time
Convert times between Central European Time (CET, UTC+1:00) and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0:00). Greenwich Mean Time is 1 hour behind Central European Time in standard time.
UTC+1:00 / +2:00→UTC+0:00 / +1:00
Live timezone converterUTC Offset Reference
| Timezone | Abbreviation | Standard offset | DST offset | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central European Time | CET / CEST | UTC+1:00 | UTC+2:00 | France / Germany |
| Greenwich Mean Time | GMT / BST | UTC+0:00 | UTC+1:00 | United Kingdom |
* DST offset applies during summer months. Exact transition dates vary by year.
Standard Time Conversion (CET → GMT)
| Central European Time | Greenwich Mean Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM CET | 11:00 PM (prev day) GMT |
| 6:00 AM CET | 5:00 AM GMT |
| 9:00 AM CET | 8:00 AM GMT |
| 12:00 PM CET | 11:00 AM GMT |
| 3:00 PM CET | 2:00 PM GMT |
| 6:00 PM CET | 5:00 PM GMT |
| 9:00 PM CET | 8:00 PM GMT |
Daylight Saving Time (DST) Notes
- Central European Time observes DST. Clocks advance 1 hour to CEST (UTC+2:00) roughly from month 3 to 10.
- Greenwich Mean Time observes DST. Clocks advance 1 hour to BST (UTC+1:00) roughly from month 3 to 10.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert CET to GMT?
Add (-1) hours to the CET time to get GMT. For example, 9:00 AM CET = 8:00 AM GMT.
What is the current UTC offset for Central European Time?
Central European Time is UTC+1:00 during standard time (CET) and UTC+2:00 during summer daylight saving time (CEST).
Is Greenwich Mean Time ahead or behind Central European Time?
Greenwich Mean Time is 1 hour behind Central European Time in standard time.
When is a good time to schedule a meeting between CET and GMT?
A good overlap window is around 12:00 PM CET / 11:00 AM GMT, which falls within business hours for both timezones.
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