CET to Leicester 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 Leicester 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. Leicester Time (Leicester time) is used in Leicester, UK.
CET to Leicester Time time conversion table
CET to Leicester Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| CET | Leicester 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 Leicester Time
Subtract 1 hour from the CET time to get Leicester 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 Leicester Time
The time difference between CET and Leicester Time is 1 hour all year – GMT is behind CET.
CET and Leicester 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).
- Leicester 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 Leicester Time
CET and Leicester 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 Leicester Time FAQ
What is the time difference between CET and Leicester Time?
GMT is 1 hour behind CET all year. 9:00 AM CET = 8:00 AM GMT.
What is 9 AM CET in Leicester Time?
9:00 AM CET is 8:00 AM GMT.
What is 12 PM (noon) CET in Leicester Time?
12:00 PM CET is 11:00 AM GMT.
Is Leicester Time ahead of or behind CET?
GMT is 1 hour behind CET, so it is earlier in Leicester 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 Leicester Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Leicester 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 Leicester Time?
CET and Leicester 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.