CET to GST Time Converter

Compare CET and GST instantly. The clocks below stay in sync with the IANA time-zone database, so daylight-saving transitions are handled automatically for both Paris and Dubai.

Saturday, Jul 25
08:34
:19AM
Today
Saturday, Jul 25
10:34
:19AM
Today

24-Hour Comparison Timeline

Green = working hours · Yellow = early/late · Red = night

Best window: 9 AM3 PM (Paris)
🇫🇷Paris
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🇦🇪Dubai
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24-hour reference table

CET (Paris)GST (Dubai)
12:00 AM02:00 AM
01:00 AM03:00 AM
02:00 AM04:00 AM
03:00 AM05:00 AM
04:00 AM06:00 AM
05:00 AM07:00 AM
06:00 AM08:00 AM
07:00 AM09:00 AM
08:00 AM10:00 AM
09:00 AM11:00 AM
10:00 AM12:00 PM
11:00 AM01:00 PM
12:00 PM02:00 PM
01:00 PM03:00 PM
02:00 PM04:00 PM
03:00 PM05:00 PM
04:00 PM06:00 PM
05:00 PM07:00 PM
06:00 PM08:00 PM
07:00 PM09:00 PM
08:00 PM10:00 PM
09:00 PM11:00 PM
10:00 PM12:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26)
11:00 PM01:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26)

Daylight saving time

Paris observes daylight saving time; Dubai does not. Expect a one-hour swing when Paris starts or ends DST.

Working-hours overlap

9 AM–3 PM CET (11 AM–5 PM GST) — the shared 9-to-5 window for meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CET and GST?+

GST (UTC+04:00) is currently 2 hours ahead of CET (UTC+02:00). This page recalculates the offset live from the IANA time-zone database, including any daylight-saving transitions.

Does CET or GST observe daylight saving time?+

Paris observes daylight saving time; Dubai 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 Dubai?+

Standard 9–5 working hours in Paris and Dubai overlap from 9 AM to 3 PM CET (11 AM–5 PM GST). Schedule calls inside this window to keep both sides in normal business hours.

How do I quickly convert CET to GST?+

Use the live clocks and 24-hour reference table above. Pick any hour on the CET row to see the matching GST time. The Event Planner also lets you pick a specific date and share it with attendees.

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