5pm in British Summer Time is 6pm in Central European Time.

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What is the time difference between British Summer Time and Central European Time?

British Summer Time is 1 hour behind Central European Time right now. We always show the live, daylight-saving-correct difference, so this figure already accounts for whichever side is observing summer time today.

When it's 5pm in British Summer Time, what time is it in Central European Time?

5pm in British Summer Time is 6pm in Central European Time. That's already evening in Central European Time, after the typical working day ends. Use the hour-by-hour table above to read any other time across.

What's the best time for a call between British Summer Time and Central European Time?

9am–4pm in British Summer Time lines up with 10am–5pm in Central European Time — both sides are inside a 9-to-5 working day.

Does this account for daylight saving time?

Yes. We track every clock change in both places, so the abbreviations you see — BST and CEST — are the ones actually in effect right now, not a fixed all-year value. When either side changes its clocks, this page updates automatically.

Why is the date sometimes different on each side?

When two places are far enough apart, the same moment can fall on different calendar days. That is why some conversions are marked "previous day" or "next day" — it is the same instant in time, read off two clocks that crossed midnight at different points.