CET to BST Converter – Central European Time to British Summer Time
CET and BST are at the same UTC offset. CET (Central European Time) is UTC+1, switching to CEST (UTC+2) during daylight saving, while BST (British Summer Time) is UTC+1 all year. The live clocks below show the current time in both zones, updated every second.
CET to BST Conversion Table (Hour by Hour)
Standard-time conversion from Central European Time to British Summer Time. During daylight saving periods the offset shifts by one hour - the live clocks above always show the correct current time.
| CET (UTC+1) | BST (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 CET and BST?
CET and BST are at the same UTC offset. CET (Central European Time) is UTC+1 and BST (British Summer Time) is UTC+1.
How do I convert CET to BST?
Take your time in CET and add 0 hours. For example, 9:00 AM CET is 9:00 AM in BST. The live clocks at the top of this page always show the current conversion.
Does daylight saving time affect CET to BST 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 CET and BST?
Look for overlap between 9:00 AM-6:00 PM working hours in both zones using the conversion table above. CET and BST are at the same UTC offset, so there is normally several hours of business-hours overlap.