Berlin to London — Time Zone Converter
CET (UTC+2) → GMT/BST (UTC+1). London is 1 hour behind relative to Berlin right now.
Berlin
Oct 7, 2026, 1:55 PM
London
Oct 7, 2026, 12:55 PM
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Sample times — CET to GMT/BST
Sample conversions for today; daylight saving applied.
About Berlin and LondonBerlin vs London time difference through 2026
The gap stays at London is 1 hour behind all year, because both places change their clocks on the same dates.
Dates (2026) CET GMT/BST Difference Jan 1 – Mar 28 UTC+1 UTC London is 1 hour behind Mar 29 – Oct 24 UTC+2 UTC+1 London is 1 hour behind Oct 25 – Dec 31 UTC+1 UTC London is 1 hour behind
Transition dates are the first full day on the new offset; clocks usually change overnight, between 1:00 and 3:00 local time.
Method & sources
Offsets and daylight-saving dates are computed from the IANA Time Zone Database through the JavaScript Intl API — the same rules your phone and computer use. The year table above was generated from those rules when this page was built; the live converter uses the rules installed in your own browser, so it stays correct if a country changes its clocks.
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
Berlin vs London time difference through 2026
The gap stays at London is 1 hour behind all year, because both places change their clocks on the same dates.
| Dates (2026) | CET | GMT/BST | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Mar 28 | UTC+1 | UTC | London is 1 hour behind |
| Mar 29 – Oct 24 | UTC+2 | UTC+1 | London is 1 hour behind |
| Oct 25 – Dec 31 | UTC+1 | UTC | London is 1 hour behind |
Transition dates are the first full day on the new offset; clocks usually change overnight, between 1:00 and 3:00 local time.
Method & sources
Offsets and daylight-saving dates are computed from the IANA Time Zone Database through the JavaScript Intl API — the same rules your phone and computer use. The year table above was generated from those rules when this page was built; the live converter uses the rules installed in your own browser, so it stays correct if a country changes its clocks.
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
Berlin to London subtracts one hour. Central European mornings are UK early mornings, so Germany-to-UK calls usually wait until the London working day begins around 9:00 AM GMT/BST.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Berlin and London?
Right now the offset is about 1 hour behind (from CET to GMT/BST). Daylight saving rules differ by region, so use the converter and table above rather than memorising a single number year-round.
Does daylight saving affect Berlin vs London?
Yes, whenever either region springs forward or falls back, the gap can shift by an hour. This page uses the IANA time-zone database so those transitions are applied automatically.
How do I schedule a meeting across Germany and Central Europe and the United Kingdom?
Pick a time in the converter, share both columns with attendees, and avoid early-morning or late-night slots on one side. The sample table lists common business hours in the source zone.
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