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