BST to CET Converter – British Summer Time to Central European Time
BST and CET are at the same UTC offset. BST (British Summer Time) is UTC+1 all year, while CET (Central European Time) is UTC+1, switching to CEST (UTC+2) during daylight saving. The live clocks below show the current time in both zones, updated every second.
BST to CET Conversion Table (Hour by Hour)
Standard-time conversion from British Summer Time to Central European Time. During daylight saving periods the offset shifts by one hour - the live clocks above always show the correct current time.
| BST (UTC+1) | CET (UTC+1) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between BST and CET?
BST and CET are at the same UTC offset. BST (British Summer Time) is UTC+1 and CET (Central European Time) is UTC+1.
How do I convert BST to CET?
Take your time in BST and add 0 hours. For example, 9:00 AM BST is 9:00 AM in CET. The live clocks at the top of this page always show the current conversion.
Does daylight saving time affect BST to CET conversion?
Yes. CET switches to CEST (UTC+2) in summer, so the gap between the two zones changes during DST periods. The live clocks on this page use the IANA timezone database and always reflect the correct current offset automatically.
What is the best time for a meeting between BST and CET?
Look for overlap between 9:00 AM-6:00 PM working hours in both zones using the conversion table above. BST and CET are at the same UTC offset, so there is normally several hours of business-hours overlap.