CET to GMT Converter
GMT is 2 hours behind CET · GMT → CET
CET
Central European Time · GMT+2 · UTC+02:00
GMT
Greenwich Mean Time · UTC · UTC+00:00
Current offset note
The live clocks use today's IANA timezone rules. Right now CET is displaying as GMT+2 (UTC+02:00) and GMT is displaying as UTC (UTC+00:00), so this table reflects the current real-world offset.
Best time to call
Schedule between 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM CET — that’s 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM GMT. These are the overlapping business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in both time zones.
Meeting planner for CET and GMT
Use these notes for recurring calls, handoffs, webinars, and launch timing across both zones.
Current difference
GMT is 2 hours behind CET using the current offsets shown by the live clocks.
Workday overlap
Overlap is strong: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM CET equals 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM GMT.
Recurring meetings
If either zone changes for daylight saving time, recheck the conversion before March-April and October-November meetings.
Quick Reference
| CET | GMT |
|---|---|
| Midnight (00:00) | 10:00 PM |
| 6 AM (06:00) | 4:00 AM |
| 9 AM (09:00) | 7:00 AM |
| Noon (12:00) | 10:00 AM |
| 3 PM (15:00) | 1:00 PM |
| 6 PM (18:00) | 4:00 PM |
| 9 PM (21:00) | 7:00 PM |
CET to GMT Conversion Table
Green rows indicate overlapping business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in both zones
| CET (24h) | CET (12h) | GMT (24h) | GMT (12h) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 12:00 AM | 22:00 | 10:00 PM | prev day |
| 01:00 | 1:00 AM | 23:00 | 11:00 PM | prev day |
| 02:00 | 2:00 AM | 00:00 | 12:00 AM | |
| 03:00 | 3:00 AM | 01:00 | 1:00 AM | |
| 04:00 | 4:00 AM | 02:00 | 2:00 AM | |
| 05:00 | 5:00 AM | 03:00 | 3:00 AM | |
| 06:00 | 6:00 AM | 04:00 | 4:00 AM | |
| 07:00 | 7:00 AM | 05:00 | 5:00 AM | |
| 08:00 | 8:00 AM | 06:00 | 6:00 AM | |
| 09:00 | 9:00 AM | 07:00 | 7:00 AM | |
| 10:00 | 10:00 AM | 08:00 | 8:00 AM | |
| 11:00 | 11:00 AM | 09:00 | 9:00 AM | ● |
| 12:00 | 12:00 PM | 10:00 | 10:00 AM | ● |
| 13:00 | 1:00 PM | 11:00 | 11:00 AM | ● |
| 14:00 | 2:00 PM | 12:00 | 12:00 PM | ● |
| 15:00 | 3:00 PM | 13:00 | 1:00 PM | ● |
| 16:00 | 4:00 PM | 14:00 | 2:00 PM | ● |
| 17:00 | 5:00 PM | 15:00 | 3:00 PM | |
| 18:00 | 6:00 PM | 16:00 | 4:00 PM | |
| 19:00 | 7:00 PM | 17:00 | 5:00 PM | |
| 20:00 | 8:00 PM | 18:00 | 6:00 PM | |
| 21:00 | 9:00 PM | 19:00 | 7:00 PM | |
| 22:00 | 10:00 PM | 20:00 | 8:00 PM | |
| 23:00 | 11:00 PM | 21:00 | 9:00 PM |
About CET and GMT
CET — Central European Time
| UTC offset | UTC+02:00 |
| IANA identifier | Europe/Paris |
| Abbreviation | CET |
GMT — Greenwich Mean Time
| UTC offset | UTC+00:00 |
| IANA identifier | Etc/GMT |
| Abbreviation | GMT |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between CET and GMT?
CET (Central European Time) is UTC+02:00, while GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) is UTC+00:00. GMT is 2 hours behind CET. When it’s 12:00 PM (noon) in CET, it’s 10:00 AM in GMT.
When is 9 AM CET in GMT?
9:00 AM CET is 7:00 AM GMT. This conversion is useful for scheduling morning meetings or calls across these time zones.
What is the best time to schedule a call between CET and GMT?
The overlapping business hours are 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM CET, which corresponds to 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM GMT. Green rows in the conversion table above mark these hours.
Does daylight saving time affect the CET to GMT conversion?
Yes, if either time zone observes DST, the offset between them may change by 1 hour during spring and autumn transitions (typically March/April and October/November). The table above shows the current offset. Use the live clocks at the top of this page for real-time accuracy, or check our interactive converter for custom dates.
How do I convert CET to GMT manually?
Subtract 2 hours from the CET time. For example, 2:00 PM CET − 2 hours = 12:00 PM GMT. If the result is 24 or more, subtract 24 and add one day. If negative, add 24 and subtract one day.