Guangzhou Time to CET Converter
CET is 7 hours behind CST. 9:00 AM CST = 2:00 AM CET.
CET is 7 hours behind CST at the moment. To convert Guangzhou Time to CET, subtract 7 hours from the Guangzhou Time time: 9:00 AM CST = 2:00 AM CET.
Guangzhou Time (Guangzhou time) is used in Guangzhou, China. CET (Central European Time) is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Switzerland and more.
Guangzhou Time to CET time conversion table
Guangzhou Time to CET on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| Guangzhou Time | CET | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM CST | 5:00 PM CET | previous day |
| 1:00 AM CST | 6:00 PM CET | previous day |
| 2:00 AM CST | 7:00 PM CET | previous day |
| 3:00 AM CST | 8:00 PM CET | previous day |
| 4:00 AM CST | 9:00 PM CET | previous day |
| 5:00 AM CST | 10:00 PM CET | previous day |
| 6:00 AM CST | 11:00 PM CET | previous day |
| 7:00 AM CST | 12:00 AM CET | night |
| 8:00 AM CST | 1:00 AM CET | night |
| 9:00 AM CST | 2:00 AM CET | night |
| 10:00 AM CST | 3:00 AM CET | night |
| 11:00 AM CST | 4:00 AM CET | night |
| 12:00 PM CST | 5:00 AM CET | night |
| 1:00 PM CST | 6:00 AM CET | — |
| 2:00 PM CST | 7:00 AM CET | — |
| 3:00 PM CST | 8:00 AM CET | — |
| 4:00 PM CST | 9:00 AM CET | work hours |
| 5:00 PM CST | 10:00 AM CET | — |
| 6:00 PM CST | 11:00 AM CET | — |
| 7:00 PM CST | 12:00 PM CET | — |
| 8:00 PM CST | 1:00 PM CET | — |
| 9:00 PM CST | 2:00 PM CET | — |
| 10:00 PM CST | 3:00 PM CET | — |
| 11:00 PM CST | 4:00 PM CET | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert Guangzhou Time to CET
Subtract 7 hours from the Guangzhou Time time to get CET.
Example: 9:00 AM CST = 2:00 AM CET.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM CST = 6:00 PM CET (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between Guangzhou Time and CET
The time difference between Guangzhou Time and CET is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 28 Mar 2026: CET is 7 hours behind of Guangzhou Time.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: CET is 6 hours behind of Guangzhou Time.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: CET is 7 hours behind of Guangzhou Time.
Guangzhou Time and CET during daylight saving time
- Guangzhou Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.
- 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 Guangzhou Time and CET
Guangzhou Time and CET share 1 hour of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM CST lands between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM CET, inside working hours for both.
Guangzhou Time to CET FAQ
What is the time difference between Guangzhou Time and CET?
Right now CET is 7 hours behind CST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM Guangzhou Time in CET?
9:00 AM CST is 2:00 AM CET.
What is 12 PM (noon) Guangzhou Time in CET?
12:00 PM CST is 5:00 AM CET.
Is CET ahead of or behind Guangzhou Time?
CET is 7 hours behind CST, so it is earlier in CET than in Guangzhou Time.
Does Guangzhou Time change for daylight saving time?
No. Guangzhou Time stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
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 Guangzhou Time and CET?
Guangzhou Time and CET share 1 hour of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM CST lands between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM CET, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.