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GMT to CET Converter

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

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GMT to CET Converter

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Uses your browser's built-in, DST-aware time-zone data.

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About converting GMT to CET

Greenwich Mean Time (Greenwich) 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 GMT 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.

GMT vs CET: the time difference through the year

The gap between GMT and CET changes during the year because only one of them uses daylight saving.

PeriodDifference
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026CET 2 h ahead of GMT
Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 27, 2027CET 1 h ahead of GMT
Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 23, 2027CET 2 h ahead of GMT

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

GMT to CET conversion table

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

Best time to meet

The two zones

GMT · Greenwich Mean Time

Greenwich Mean Time is UTC+0 all year. It is the base for world time; the UK uses GMT only in winter and switches to BST in summer.

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

6 answers
What is the time difference between GMT 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 Greenwich Mean Time and Central European Time, so the time you see is always right for right now.
How do I convert GMT to CET?
Enter a time in the GMT 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 GMT to CET converter accurate with daylight saving?
Yes. It uses your browser's built-in time-zone database (the IANA zones behind Greenwich 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 GMT.
Does the GMT to CET time difference change?
Yes. Over the next 12 months it is 2 h ahead or 1 h ahead, depending on the date — see the table of periods on this page.
What is a good meeting time for GMT and CET?
Office hours overlap from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM GMT (11:00 AM to 5:00 PM CET).