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BST to CET Converter

See the current time in BST (London) and CET (Paris) side by side, the exact time difference right now, and convert any time between the two zones.

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BST to CET Converter

BST
London
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CET
Paris
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Uses your browser's built-in, DST-aware time-zone data.

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About converting BST to CET

British Time (London) (London) and Central European Time (Paris) are in different time zones, so a meeting, call or stream that's convenient in one may be early or late in the other. The clocks above update live and account for daylight saving automatically, so the time difference you see is the real one for today — not a fixed number that goes stale twice a year.

To plan across the two, type a time into the BST box (or tap a quick preset) and read the CET equivalent, including a "next day" or "previous day" note when the conversion crosses midnight. For any other pair of zones or cities, use the full timezone converter.

BST vs CET: the time difference through the year

The difference stays the same all year: CET is 1 h ahead of BST.

PeriodDifference
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 23, 2027CET 1 h ahead of BST

Daylight-saving changes in the next year

ZoneDateOffsetChange
BSTOct 25, 2026UTC+1 → UTC+0Clocks go back 1 hour
BSTMar 28, 2027UTC+0 → UTC+1Clocks go forward 1 hour
BSTOct 31, 2027UTC+1 → UTC+0Clocks go back 1 hour
CETOct 25, 2026UTC+2 → UTC+1Clocks go back 1 hour
CETMar 28, 2027UTC+1 → UTC+2Clocks go forward 1 hour
CETOct 31, 2027UTC+2 → UTC+1Clocks go back 1 hour

BST to CET conversion table

BSTCET
12:00 AM1:00 AM
1:00 AM2:00 AM
2:00 AM3:00 AM
3:00 AM4:00 AM
4:00 AM5:00 AM
5:00 AM6:00 AM
6:00 AM7:00 AM
7:00 AM8:00 AM
8:00 AM9:00 AM
9:00 AM10:00 AM
10:00 AM11:00 AM
11:00 AM12:00 PM
12:00 PM1:00 PM
1:00 PM2:00 PM
2:00 PM3:00 PM
3:00 PM4:00 PM
4:00 PM5:00 PM
5:00 PM6:00 PM
6:00 PM7:00 PM
7:00 PM8:00 PM
8:00 PM9:00 PM
9:00 PM10:00 PM
10:00 PM11:00 PM
11:00 PM12:00 AM (next day)

Best time to meet

The two zones

BST · British Time (London)

UK time is GMT (UTC+0) in winter and British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October. Ireland and Portugal follow the same switch dates.

CET · Central European Time

Central European Time is UTC+1 in winter (CET) and UTC+2 in summer (CEST). It covers Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Rome, Amsterdam and most of the EU, switching on the last Sundays of March and October.

Frequently asked questions

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What is the time difference between BST and CET?
It's shown live at the top of this page (and it can change with daylight saving). The converter uses the current, DST-aware difference between British Time (London) and Central European Time, so the time you see is always right for right now.
How do I convert BST to CET?
Enter a time in the BST box and the equivalent CET time appears instantly, adjusted for the current offset between the two zones — including a note if it lands on the previous or next day.
Is this BST to CET converter accurate with daylight saving?
Yes. It uses your browser's built-in time-zone database (the IANA zones behind London and Paris), which tracks daylight-saving changes automatically, so the current times and difference are correct.
What time is it in Paris right now?
The live clock above shows the current time in Paris (CET), updating every second, alongside BST.
Does the BST to CET time difference change?
No. Neither switch changes the gap: CET is 1 h ahead of BST all year.
What is a good meeting time for BST and CET?
Office hours overlap from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM BST (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM CET).