Greenwich Mean Time to Central European Time
Convert times between Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0:00) and Central European Time (CET, UTC+1:00). Central European Time is 1 hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time in standard time.
UTC+0:00 / +1:00→UTC+1:00 / +2:00
Live timezone converterUTC Offset Reference
| Timezone | Abbreviation | Standard offset | DST offset | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwich Mean Time | GMT / BST | UTC+0:00 | UTC+1:00 | United Kingdom |
| Central European Time | CET / CEST | UTC+1:00 | UTC+2:00 | France / Germany |
* DST offset applies during summer months. Exact transition dates vary by year.
Standard Time Conversion (GMT → CET)
| Greenwich Mean Time | Central European Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM GMT | 1:00 AM CET |
| 6:00 AM GMT | 7:00 AM CET |
| 9:00 AM GMT | 10:00 AM CET |
| 12:00 PM GMT | 1:00 PM CET |
| 3:00 PM GMT | 4:00 PM CET |
| 6:00 PM GMT | 7:00 PM CET |
| 9:00 PM GMT | 10:00 PM CET |
Daylight Saving Time (DST) Notes
- Greenwich Mean Time observes DST. Clocks advance 1 hour to BST (UTC+1:00) roughly from month 3 to 10.
- Central European Time observes DST. Clocks advance 1 hour to CEST (UTC+2:00) roughly from month 3 to 10.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert GMT to CET?
Add 1 hours to the GMT time to get CET. For example, 9:00 AM GMT = 10:00 AM CET.
What is the current UTC offset for Greenwich Mean Time?
Greenwich Mean Time is UTC+0:00 during standard time (GMT) and UTC+1:00 during summer daylight saving time (BST).
Is Central European Time ahead or behind Greenwich Mean Time?
Central European Time is 1 hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time in standard time.
When is a good time to schedule a meeting between GMT and CET?
A good overlap window is around 9:00 AM GMT / 10:00 AM CET, which falls within business hours for both timezones.
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