Convert Central European Time to British Summer Time instantly. Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Central European TimeCET
2:01PMNov 12
British Summer TimeBST
2:01PMNov 12
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How the CET to BST time difference works
BST is the same time as CET. Central European Time (CET) is used across much of central and western Europe.
British Summer Time (BST) is the spring-to-autumn daylight time of the United Kingdom, fixed at one hour ahead of GMT.
For example, 9:00 AM CET is 9:00 AM BST.
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Time difference
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Daylight saving
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CET to BST conversion chart
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Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM CET (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM BST). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
BST is the same time as CET. So 9:00 AM CET is 9:00 AM BST, and 5:00 PM CET is 5:00 PM BST.
What time is it in BST when it is 12:00 PM CET?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) CET in Central European Time, it is 12:00 PM BST in British Summer Time.
How many hours difference is there between CET and BST?
CET and BST are in the same time zone, so there is no time difference.
Do CET and BST observe daylight saving time?
Central European Time observes daylight saving time but British Summer Time does not, so the difference between them changes by an hour twice a year. BST is itself the daylight-saving period of the United Kingdom: clocks there run on BST from late March to late October and return to GMT in winter.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between CET and BST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM CET (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM BST). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Central European Time and British Summer Time.
Which cities use CET and BST?
Central European Time (CET) covers cities such as Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Rome, Amsterdam, Warsaw. British Summer Time (BST) covers cities such as London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, Edinburgh.
