CET to GMT Time Converter
Compare CET and GMT instantly. The clocks below stay in sync with the IANA time-zone database, so daylight-saving transitions are handled automatically for both Paris and GMT.
24-Hour Comparison Timeline
Green = working hours · Yellow = early/late · Red = night
24-hour reference table
| CET (Paris) | GMT (GMT) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 01:00 AM | 11:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 02:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 03:00 AM | 01:00 AM |
| 04:00 AM | 02:00 AM |
| 05:00 AM | 03:00 AM |
| 06:00 AM | 04:00 AM |
| 07:00 AM | 05:00 AM |
| 08:00 AM | 06:00 AM |
| 09:00 AM | 07:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 08:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 09:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 01:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 02:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 03:00 PM | 01:00 PM |
| 04:00 PM | 02:00 PM |
| 05:00 PM | 03:00 PM |
| 06:00 PM | 04:00 PM |
| 07:00 PM | 05:00 PM |
| 08:00 PM | 06:00 PM |
| 09:00 PM | 07:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 08:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 09:00 PM |
Daylight saving time
Paris observes daylight saving time; GMT does not. Expect a one-hour swing when Paris starts or ends DST.
Working-hours overlap
11 AM–5 PM CET (9 AM–3 PM GMT) — the shared 9-to-5 window for meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between CET and GMT?+
GMT (UTC+00:00) is currently 2 hours behind CET (UTC+02:00). This page recalculates the offset live from the IANA time-zone database, including any daylight-saving transitions.
Does CET or GMT observe daylight saving time?+
Paris observes daylight saving time; GMT does not, so the gap changes when Paris springs forward or falls back. Times on this page always reflect the current local rules.
What are the best meeting hours between Paris and GMT?+
Standard 9–5 working hours in Paris and GMT overlap from 11 AM to 5 PM CET (9 AM–3 PM GMT). Schedule calls inside this window to keep both sides in normal business hours.
How do I quickly convert CET to GMT?+
Use the live clocks and 24-hour reference table above. Pick any hour on the CET row to see the matching GMT time. The Event Planner also lets you pick a specific date and share it with attendees.