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CET to GMT Converter

Trying to line up CET and GMT? GMT is 1 hour behind CET. Set any CET time below to see the matching GMT time and date.

GMT is 2 hours behind CEST
From
CEST

Now in Paris: 7:53:58 PM CEST

On this date Paris observes CEST. CET is in effect during standard-time (non-summer) months.

To
GMT

Now in GMT: 5:53:58 PM GMT

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Daylight saving notes

In the European Union and the UK, summer time runs from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October. That affects Central European Time (CET).

CET to GMT conversion chart

For example, a 9:00 AM CET meeting takes place at 8:00 AM GMT. Concretely, when Paris (CET) and London (winter) (GMT) set up a call, gMT is 1 hour behind CET.

Central European Time to Greenwich Mean Time conversion chart
CET timeGMT time
12:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM12:00 AM
2:00 AM1:00 AM
3:00 AM2:00 AM
4:00 AM3:00 AM
5:00 AM4:00 AM
6:00 AM5:00 AM
7:00 AM6:00 AM
8:00 AM7:00 AM
9:00 AM8:00 AM
10:00 AM9:00 AM
11:00 AM10:00 AM
12:00 PM11:00 AM
1:00 PM12:00 PM
2:00 PM1:00 PM
3:00 PM2:00 PM
4:00 PM3:00 PM
5:00 PM4:00 PM
6:00 PM5:00 PM
7:00 PM6:00 PM
8:00 PM7:00 PM
9:00 PM8:00 PM
10:00 PM9:00 PM
11:00 PM10:00 PM

This chart uses the fixed CET and GMT offsets; the live converter above follows current daylight saving.

Convert CET to GMT Time Zone

Everything you need for CET to GMT — the difference, the current times, and how to plan around it.

Converting CET to GMT, step by step

It takes three quick steps:

  1. Click the CET field on the left and pick the time you want to convert.
  2. The matching GMT time updates on the right automatically — there’s no button to press.
  3. Need a different day? Click the date field and the result follows, rolling over if it crosses midnight.

CET vs GMT: what's the time gap?

GMT is 1 hour behind CET. In everyday terms, once you know the time on one side you just subtract 1 hour to get the other — so a call between Paris and London (winter) is always 1 hour apart.

What's the current time in GMT?

Right now the time in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is Monday, June 29, 2026 · 5:53:58 PM. It ticks every second, so you’re always looking at the live GMT clock.

And what time is it in CET?

And in Central European Time (CET), it’s currently Monday, June 29, 2026 · 6:53:58 PM. Compare the two and the 1 hour gap is easy to see.

What's the best time for a CET–GMT call?

For example, a 9:00 AM CET meeting takes place at 8:00 AM GMT. The trick is to aim for a slot that lands inside normal working hours on both sides. Once you’ve found a time, hit Share on the converter to copy a link with the time built in — easy to send to a colleague. Juggling three or more zones? The meeting planner highlights the hours that overlap for everyone.

Does daylight saving time change the CET–GMT difference?

The labels CET and GMT are fixed offsets, so the result on this page is always exact. One side switches between standard and summer time while the other stays put, so the real-world gap can shift by an hour for part of the year. It's worth checking which label a region is actually using before you lock in a time.

How accurate is this CET to GMT conversion?

We don’t guess. CET and GMT times are worked out from the official IANA time zone database, the trusted standard that operating systems use worldwide. Because daylight-saving rules and regional offsets do change over time, we track those updates rather than relying on a fixed number — which is exactly where many converters slip up.

Convert CET to other time zones

Convert to GMT from other time zones

Frequently asked questions

How many hours behind CET is GMT?

GMT is 1 hour behind CET — a fixed 1 hour difference, since both are fixed-offset labels.

What time is it in GMT when it's 12:00 PM CET?

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) CET, it's 11:00 AM GMT.

Do CET or GMT use daylight saving time?

Central European Time (CET) observes daylight saving, alternating with CEST; Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is a fixed offset with no daylight saving.

Why might the real-world CET–GMT difference change during the year?

The labels CET and GMT are fixed offsets, so this converter is always exact. But Central European Time's region switches between standard and summer time, so for part of the year you may actually want CEST to GMT. Always check which label a region is currently using before you schedule.