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