CET to Edinburgh Time Converter
GMT is 1 hour behind CET. 9:00 AM CET = 8:00 AM GMT.
GMT is 1 hour behind CET. To convert CET to Edinburgh Time, subtract 1 hour from the CET time: 9:00 AM CET = 8:00 AM GMT.
CET (Central European Time) is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Switzerland and more. Edinburgh Time (Edinburgh time) is used in Edinburgh, UK.
CET to Edinburgh Time time conversion table
CET to Edinburgh Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| CET | Edinburgh Time | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM CET | 11:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 1:00 AM CET | 12:00 AM GMT | night |
| 2:00 AM CET | 1:00 AM GMT | night |
| 3:00 AM CET | 2:00 AM GMT | night |
| 4:00 AM CET | 3:00 AM GMT | night |
| 5:00 AM CET | 4:00 AM GMT | night |
| 6:00 AM CET | 5:00 AM GMT | night |
| 7:00 AM CET | 6:00 AM GMT | — |
| 8:00 AM CET | 7:00 AM GMT | — |
| 9:00 AM CET | 8:00 AM GMT | — |
| 10:00 AM CET | 9:00 AM GMT | work hours |
| 11:00 AM CET | 10:00 AM GMT | work hours |
| 12:00 PM CET | 11:00 AM GMT | work hours |
| 1:00 PM CET | 12:00 PM GMT | work hours |
| 2:00 PM CET | 1:00 PM GMT | work hours |
| 3:00 PM CET | 2:00 PM GMT | work hours |
| 4:00 PM CET | 3:00 PM GMT | work hours |
| 5:00 PM CET | 4:00 PM GMT | — |
| 6:00 PM CET | 5:00 PM GMT | — |
| 7:00 PM CET | 6:00 PM GMT | — |
| 8:00 PM CET | 7:00 PM GMT | — |
| 9:00 PM CET | 8:00 PM GMT | — |
| 10:00 PM CET | 9:00 PM GMT | — |
| 11:00 PM CET | 10:00 PM GMT | night |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert CET to Edinburgh Time
Subtract 1 hour from the CET time to get Edinburgh Time.
Example: 9:00 AM CET = 8:00 AM GMT.
Across midnight: 12:00 AM CET = 11:00 PM GMT (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between CET and Edinburgh Time
The time difference between CET and Edinburgh Time is 1 hour all year – GMT is behind CET.
CET and Edinburgh Time during daylight saving time
- 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).
- Edinburgh Time next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 00:59 local time, from GMT (UTC+0) to BST (UTC+1).
Best time for a meeting between CET and Edinburgh Time
CET and Edinburgh Time share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM CET lands between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM GMT, inside working hours for both.
CET to Edinburgh Time FAQ
What is the time difference between CET and Edinburgh Time?
GMT is 1 hour behind CET all year. 9:00 AM CET = 8:00 AM GMT.
What is 9 AM CET in Edinburgh Time?
9:00 AM CET is 8:00 AM GMT.
What is 12 PM (noon) CET in Edinburgh Time?
12:00 PM CET is 11:00 AM GMT.
Is Edinburgh Time ahead of or behind CET?
GMT is 1 hour behind CET, so it is earlier in Edinburgh Time than in CET.
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.
Does Edinburgh Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Edinburgh Time next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from GMT to BST.
What is the best time for a meeting between CET and Edinburgh Time?
CET and Edinburgh Time share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM CET lands between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM GMT, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.