GMT to CET Time Converter

Convert Greenwich Mean Time to Central European Time - Quick & Accurate

London (GMT)
Paris (CET)
CET is 1 hours ahead of GMT

Quick Time Conversion

London
Greenwich Mean Time
UTC+0 (GMT) / UTC+1 (BST)
Paris
Central European Time
UTC+1 (CET) / UTC+2 (CEST)

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CET (Paris)
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Business Hours (9AM-5PM)
Evening (5PM-9PM)
Night (9PM-6AM)

Hover over any hour to see corresponding time in both zones

Best Time for Meeting/Call

To schedule a meeting between GMT and CET:

Best Window (GMT)
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Which is (CET)
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Both parties in business hours
Optimal overlap window
Ideal for international teams

Pro Tip: Schedule calls during the overlap window for optimal convenience for both time zones

Complete GMT to CET Conversion Table

GMT TimeCET TimeContext
12:00 AM01:00 AM
Midnight GMT
01:00 AM02:00 AM
Late Night
02:00 AM03:00 AM
Late Night
03:00 AM04:00 AM
Late Night
04:00 AM05:00 AM
Late Night
05:00 AM06:00 AM
Late Night
06:00 AM07:00 AM
Early Morning GMT
07:00 AM08:00 AM
Night Time
08:00 AM09:00 AM
Night Time
09:00 AM10:00 AM
Work Starts GMT
10:00 AM11:00 AM
Night Time
11:00 AM12:00 PM
Night Time

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)

UTC+0
UTC+0 (GMT) / UTC+1 (BST)
Representative City:

London

IANA Identifier:

Europe/London

Central European Time (CET)

UTC+1
UTC+1 (CET) / UTC+2 (CEST)
Representative City:

Paris

IANA Identifier:

Europe/Paris

Quick Reference

Time Difference: CET is 1 hours ahead of GMT
Note: Time difference may vary during daylight saving transitions
UTC Offsets: GMT = UTC+0 (GMT) / UTC+1 (BST), CET = UTC+1 (CET) / UTC+2 (CEST)
2025 DST (North America): Starts March 9 at 2:00 AM, Ends November 2 at 2:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

CET (Central European Time) is 1 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). This means when it's 12:00 PM in London (GMT), it's 1:00 PM in Paris (CET).

The best time to call from GMT to CET is during overlapping business hours. For GMT callers, schedule between 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM GMT to ensure both parties are within standard business hours.

The time difference may change during daylight saving transitions if one region observes DST while the other doesn't. Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0 (GMT) / UTC+1 (BST)) and Central European Time (UTC+1 (CET) / UTC+2 (CEST)) may have different DST schedules.

GMT includes cities like London. CET includes cities like Paris. Both time zones cover important business and cultural centers.

In 2025, DST in North America starts on March 9 at 2:00 AM and ends on November 2 at 2:00 AM. Other regions may have different DST schedules or not observe DST at all.