London to CET Time Converter
Convert London to Central European Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
London
BST
8:12
Central European Time
CET
9:12
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How the London to CET time difference works
CET is 1 hour ahead of London. London (BST) is a city in United Kingdom. Central European Time (CET) is used across much of central and western Europe. For example, 9:00 AM London is 10:00 AM CET. 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
London offset
UTC+0
CET offset
UTC+1
London to CET conversion chart
| London (BST) | Central European Time (CET) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM +1 day |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM London (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM CET). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
London (BST)
Manchester (UK)BirminghamLiverpoolGlasgowLeedsBelfast
Central European Time (CET)
ParisBerlinMadridRomeAmsterdamWarsaw
London to CET questions
Is CET ahead of or behind London?
CET is 1 hour ahead of London. So 9:00 AM London is 10:00 AM CET, and 5:00 PM London is 6:00 PM CET.
What time is it in CET when it is 12:00 PM London?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) London in London, it is 1:00 PM CET in Central European Time.
How many hours difference is there between London and CET?
There is a 1 hour difference. Central European Time (CET) runs 1 hour ahead of London (BST).
Do London and CET observe daylight saving time?
Both London and Central European Time 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 London and CET?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM London (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM CET). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both London and Central European Time.
Which cities use London and CET?
London (BST) covers cities such as Manchester (UK), Birmingham, Liverpool, Glasgow, Leeds, Belfast. Central European Time (CET) covers cities such as Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Rome, Amsterdam, Warsaw.