BST to CET Converter
CET is 1 hour ahead of GMT. 9:00 AM GMT = 10:00 AM CET.
CET is 1 hour ahead of GMT. To convert BST to CET, add 1 hour to the BST time: 9:00 AM GMT = 10:00 AM CET.
BST (British Time) is used in United Kingdom from late March to late October. CET (Central European Time) is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Switzerland and more.
BST here means British Summer Time, not Bangladesh Standard Time. BST (British Summer Time) is not in force right now: United Kingdom from late March to late October is currently on GMT. This page uses whichever name applies on the date you pick, so the numbers below say GMT.
BST to CET time conversion table
BST to CET on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| BST | CET | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM GMT | 1:00 AM CET | night |
| 1:00 AM GMT | 2:00 AM CET | night |
| 2:00 AM GMT | 3:00 AM CET | night |
| 3:00 AM GMT | 4:00 AM CET | night |
| 4:00 AM GMT | 5:00 AM CET | night |
| 5:00 AM GMT | 6:00 AM CET | — |
| 6:00 AM GMT | 7:00 AM CET | — |
| 7:00 AM GMT | 8:00 AM CET | — |
| 8:00 AM GMT | 9:00 AM CET | — |
| 9:00 AM GMT | 10:00 AM CET | work hours |
| 10:00 AM GMT | 11:00 AM CET | work hours |
| 11:00 AM GMT | 12:00 PM CET | work hours |
| 12:00 PM GMT | 1:00 PM CET | work hours |
| 1:00 PM GMT | 2:00 PM CET | work hours |
| 2:00 PM GMT | 3:00 PM CET | work hours |
| 3:00 PM GMT | 4:00 PM CET | work hours |
| 4:00 PM GMT | 5:00 PM CET | — |
| 5:00 PM GMT | 6:00 PM CET | — |
| 6:00 PM GMT | 7:00 PM CET | — |
| 7:00 PM GMT | 8:00 PM CET | — |
| 8:00 PM GMT | 9:00 PM CET | — |
| 9:00 PM GMT | 10:00 PM CET | night |
| 10:00 PM GMT | 11:00 PM CET | night |
| 11:00 PM GMT | 12:00 AM CET | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert BST to CET
Add 1 hour to the BST time to get CET.
Example: 9:00 AM GMT = 10:00 AM CET.
Across midnight: 11:00 PM GMT = 12:00 AM CET (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between BST and CET
The time difference between BST and CET is 1 hour all year – CET is ahead of GMT.
BST and CET during daylight saving time
- BST next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 00:59 local time, from GMT (UTC+0) to BST (UTC+1).
- CET next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).
Best time for a meeting between BST and CET
BST and CET share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM GMT lands between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM CET, inside working hours for both.
BST to CET FAQ
What is the time difference between BST and CET?
CET is 1 hour ahead of GMT all year. 9:00 AM GMT = 10:00 AM CET.
What is 9 AM BST in CET?
9:00 AM GMT is 10:00 AM CET.
What is 12 PM (noon) BST in CET?
12:00 PM GMT is 1:00 PM CET.
Is CET ahead of or behind BST?
CET is 1 hour ahead of GMT, so it is later in CET than in BST.
Does BST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. BST next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from GMT to BST.
Does CET change for daylight saving time?
Yes. CET next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CET to CEST.
What is the best time for a meeting between BST and CET?
BST and CET share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM GMT lands between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM CET, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.