How do I convert CET to BST?

To convert CET to BST, use our free time converter tool. Enter the time in Central European Time and instantly see the equivalent time in British Summer Time. The converter automatically accounts for Daylight Saving Time.

What time is it in London when it's noon in Paris?

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Paris (CET), the time in London (BST) depends on the current UTC offset of both zones. Use our converter to get the exact current conversion.

CET to BST Time Converter

Convert Central European Time (CET) to British Summer Time (BST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 1 hour behind.

Paris · Central European Time

11:54:11

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

GMT+2 · UTC+02:00

London · British Summer Time

10:54:11

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

GMT+1 · UTC+01:00

Convert a specific time

From: CET (Paris)

To: BST (London)

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Daylight Saving status right now

CET (Central European Time)

Observes DST: Yes
In DST right now: Yes
Next fall back: 2026-10-25
Offset shift: UTC+02:00 → UTC+01:00

BST (British Summer Time)

Observes DST: Yes
In DST right now: Yes
Next fall back: 2026-10-25
Offset shift: UTC+01:00 → UTC+00:00

When can CET and BST meet?

7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.

Best meeting window: 10:00–16:00 CET (09:00–15:00 BST).

Hour-by-hour CET to BST conversion table

CET time (Paris)	BST time (London)	Status
00:00 Wed	23:00 Tue	Off-hours both sides
01:00 Wed	00:00 Wed	Off-hours both sides
02:00 Wed	01:00 Wed	Off-hours both sides
03:00 Wed	02:00 Wed	Off-hours both sides
04:00 Wed	03:00 Wed	Off-hours both sides
05:00 Wed	04:00 Wed	Off-hours both sides
06:00 Wed	05:00 Wed	Off-hours both sides
07:00 Wed	06:00 Wed	Off-hours both sides
08:00 Wed	07:00 Wed	Off-hours both sides
09:00 Wed	08:00 Wed	CET working
10:00 Wed	09:00 Wed	Both at work
11:00 Wed	10:00 Wed	Both at work
12:00 Wed	11:00 Wed	Both at work
13:00 Wed	12:00 Wed	Both at work
14:00 Wed	13:00 Wed	Both at work
15:00 Wed	14:00 Wed	Both at work
16:00 Wed	15:00 Wed	Both at work
17:00 Wed	16:00 Wed	BST working
18:00 Wed	17:00 Wed	Off-hours both sides
19:00 Wed	18:00 Wed	Off-hours both sides
20:00 Wed	19:00 Wed	Off-hours both sides
21:00 Wed	20:00 Wed	Off-hours both sides
22:00 Wed	21:00 Wed	Off-hours both sides
23:00 Wed	22:00 Wed	Off-hours both sides

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Central European Time (CET)

IANA identifier: Europe/Paris
Current UTC offset: UTC+02:00
Current abbreviation: GMT+2

Major cities in this zone

ParisLyonMarseille

British Summer Time (BST)

IANA identifier: Europe/London
Current UTC offset: UTC+01:00
Current abbreviation: GMT+1

Major cities in this zone

LondonManchesterEdinburghBirmingham

Sun today in Paris and London

Paris

Sunrise

06:23

Sunset

21:13

Solar noon

13:48

Daylight

14h 49m

London

Sunrise

05:24

Sunset

20:31

Solar noon

12:58

Daylight

15h 6m

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Looking for local time? See time in Paris or time in London.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CET and BST right now?+

BST (British Summer Time) is currently 1 hour behind CET (Central European Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.

Does CET or BST observe daylight saving time?+

CET: observes daylight saving time. BST: observes daylight saving time.

When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CET and BST?+

The strongest overlap is 10:00–16:00 CET (09:00–15:00 BST), giving 7 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.

What time is it in London when it is 12:00 noon in Paris?+

When it is 12:00 Wed in Paris (CET), it is 11:00 Wed in London (BST).

Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CET and BST?+

CET maps to "Europe/Paris" in the IANA database. BST maps to "Europe/London". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.