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BST to CET Converter

CET is 1 hour ahead of BST all year.

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Time difference between BST and CET

CET is 1 hour ahead of BST all year.

Both sides change their clocks on the same dates, so the difference never changes.

BST to CET conversion table

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

Best time to meet

Working hours (9 AM – 5 PM) overlap for 7 hours: 9 AM – 4 PM BST (10 AM – 5 PM CET). That window is the best time for calls and meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in CET when it's 9 AM in BST?

10 AM. CET is 1 hour ahead of BST.

How many hours is CET ahead of BST?

1 hour, all year round. Both sides change their clocks on the same dates, so the gap stays the same.

Does BST use daylight saving time?

Yes. UK Time is UTC+0 (GMT) in January and UTC+1 (BST) in July. Mar 29, 2026: clocks go forward to UTC+1; Oct 25, 2026: clocks go back to UTC+0.

Does CET use daylight saving time?

Yes. Central European Time is UTC+1 (CET) in January and UTC+2 (CEST) in July. Mar 29, 2026: clocks go forward to UTC+2; Oct 25, 2026: clocks go back to UTC+1.

When is the best time to schedule a meeting between BST and CET?

Working hours (9 AM – 5 PM) overlap for 7 hours: 9 AM – 4 PM BST (10 AM – 5 PM CET). That window is the best time for calls and meetings.