Introduction
GMT+1, also known as Central European Time (CET), is a time zone that is 1 hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and 6 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). It is observed in 24 countries in Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia.
Countries that Observe GMT+1
Country | Region |
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Albania | Southeast Europe |
Algeria | North Africa |
Andorra | Southwest Europe |
Austria | Central Europe |
Belgium | Western Europe |
Benin | West Africa |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | Southeast Europe |
Cameroon | Central Africa |
Chad | Central Africa |
Congo-Brazzaville | Central Africa |
Democratic Republic of the Congo | Central Africa |
Croatia | Southeast Europe |
Czech Republic | Central Europe |
Denmark | Northern Europe |
Equatorial Guinea | Central Africa |
France | Western Europe |
Gabon | Central Africa |
Germany | Central Europe |
Hungary | Central Europe |
Italy | Southern Europe |
Kosovo | Southeast Europe |
Liechtenstein | Central Europe |
Luxembourg | Western Europe |
Malta | Southern Europe |
Monaco | Western Europe |
Montenegro | Southeast Europe |
Netherlands | Western Europe |
Niger | West Africa |
Nigeria | West Africa |
North Macedonia | Southeast Europe |
Norway | Northern Europe |
Poland | Central Europe |
Portugal | Southern Europe |
Republic of the Congo | Central Africa |
Romania | Eastern Europe |
San Marino | Southern Europe |
Serbia | Southeast Europe |
Slovakia | Central Europe |
Slovenia | Southeast Europe |
Spain | Southern Europe |
Sweden | Northern Europe |
Switzerland | Central Europe |
Tunisia | North Africa |
Vatican City | Southern Europe |
Daylight Saving Time
Most countries in the GMT+1 time zone observe daylight saving time (DST) during the summer months. DST is the practice of advancing clocks by 1 hour during the summer to take advantage of natural daylight.
In GMT+1, DST is observed from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October.
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Conclusion
GMT+1 is a widely observed time zone in Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. Understanding the countries that observe GMT+1 and the rules for daylight saving time is essential for travelers and for maintaining accurate timekeeping.