CET to London Time Converter
Convert Central European Time to London instantly.
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Central European Time
CET
9:12
London
BST
8:12
CET and London are on daylight savings right now, shown as CEST and BST.
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How the CET to London time difference works
London is 1 hour behind CET. Central European Time (CET) is used across much of central and western Europe. London (BST) is a city in United Kingdom. For example, 9:00 AM CET is 8:00 AM London. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
1 hour
Daylight saving
Both observe
CET offset
UTC+1
London offset
UTC+0
CET to London conversion chart
| Central European Time (CET) | London (BST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1 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
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM CET (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM London). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Central European Time (CET)
ParisBerlinMadridRomeAmsterdamWarsaw
London (BST)
Manchester (UK)BirminghamLiverpoolGlasgowLeedsBelfast
CET to London questions
Is London ahead of or behind CET?
London is 1 hour behind CET. So 9:00 AM CET is 8:00 AM London, and 5:00 PM CET is 4:00 PM London.
What time is it in London when it is 12:00 PM CET?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) CET in Central European Time, it is 11:00 AM London in London.
How many hours difference is there between CET and London?
There is a 1 hour difference. London (BST) runs 1 hour behind Central European Time (CET).
Do CET and London observe daylight saving time?
Both Central European Time and London observe daylight saving time on aligned dates, so the 1 hour difference between them holds all year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between CET and London?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM CET (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM London). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Central European Time and London.
Which cities use CET and London?
Central European Time (CET) covers cities such as Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Rome, Amsterdam, Warsaw. London (BST) covers cities such as Manchester (UK), Birmingham, Liverpool, Glasgow, Leeds, Belfast.