CET to BST Time Converter
BST is 1 hour behind CET right now. 9:00 AM in CET is 8:00 AM in BST.
Time now: CET and BST
BST is 1 hour behind CET right now. The gap stays the same all year, because neither changes its clocks.
CET to BST conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| CET | BST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
Best time to meet between CET and BST
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM CET = 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM BST
Does the time difference between CET and BST change?
No. Both places change their clocks on the same days, so BST is 1 hour behind CET all year.
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in CET is 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM in BST.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in BST is 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM in CET.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between CET and BST?
BST is 1 hour behind CET right now. The gap stays the same all year, because neither changes its clocks.
How do I convert CET to BST?
Subtract 1 hour from the CET time to get the BST time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in CET is 8:00 AM in BST. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in BST?
It is 11:58 PM in BST on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 12:58 AM in CET.
Does the time difference between CET and BST change during the year?
No. Both places change their clocks on the same days, so BST is 1 hour behind CET all year.
What is the best time for a meeting between CET and BST?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM CET = 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM BST. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.
What does CET mean?
Central European Time is CET (UTC+01:00) in winter and CEST (UTC+02:00) in summer.
What does BST mean?
The UK uses GMT in winter and BST in summer.