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CET to BST Converter

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

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CET to BST Converter

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

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About converting CET to BST

Central European Time (Paris) and British Time (London) (London) 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 CET box (or tap a quick preset) and read the BST 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.

CET vs BST: the time difference through the year

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

PeriodDifference
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 23, 2027BST 1 h behind CET

Daylight-saving changes in the next year

ZoneDateOffsetChange
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
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

CET to BST conversion table

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

Best time to meet

The two zones

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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

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What is the time difference between CET and BST?
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 Central European Time and British Time (London), so the time you see is always right for right now.
How do I convert CET to BST?
Enter a time in the CET box and the equivalent BST 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 CET to BST converter accurate with daylight saving?
Yes. It uses your browser's built-in time-zone database (the IANA zones behind Paris and London), which tracks daylight-saving changes automatically, so the current times and difference are correct.
What time is it in London right now?
The live clock above shows the current time in London (BST), updating every second, alongside CET.
Does the CET to BST time difference change?
No. Neither switch changes the gap: BST is 1 h behind CET all year.
What is a good meeting time for CET and BST?
Office hours overlap from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM CET (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM BST).