AEST to CET Time — Convert Australian Eastern Standard Time to Central European Time

CET is currently 8 hours behind AEST.

On Clockjumper, AEST refers to Australian Eastern Standard Time, UTC+10 — the winter time in New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and the ACT. From the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April those states move to AEDT (UTC+11). Queensland stays on AEST all year and does not observe daylight saving.

On Clockjumper, CET refers to Central European Time, UTC+1 — the winter time across most of continental Western and Central Europe. From the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October the same countries move to CEST (UTC+2).

Around January CET is 10 hours behind AEST. Around July it is 8 hours behind AEST. That swing comes from one or both zones observing daylight saving on different schedules — the converter above always reflects the correct offset for the date you pick.

Is CET ahead of or behind AEST right now?

CET is currently 8 hours behind AEST.

What is the current AEST to CET time difference?

Right now the gap is 8 hours — CET is 8 hours behind AEST.

Does the AEST → CET offset change during the year?

Yes. Around January CET is 10 hours behind AEST; around July it is 8 hours behind AEST. The converter above always reflects the correct offset for the date you pick.

Does AEST observe daylight saving time?

AEST is itself the daylight-saving form. Australian Eastern Standard Time is in force at UTC+10 through the summer months; outside that window the same zone is on AEDT (UTC+11).

Does CET observe daylight saving time?

CET is itself the standard-time form. Central European Time is in force at UTC+1 through the winter months; outside that window the same zone is on CEST (UTC+2).

What time is 3 AM AEST in CET?

3:00 AM AEST is 7:00 PM (previous day) CET.

What time is 8 AM AEST in CET?

8:00 AM AEST is 12:00 AM CET.

What time is 9 AM AEST in CET?

9:00 AM AEST is 1:00 AM CET.

What time is 10 AM AEST in CET?

10:00 AM AEST is 2:00 AM CET.

What time is 11 AM AEST in CET?

11:00 AM AEST is 3:00 AM CET.

What time is 12 PM (noon) AEST in CET?

12:00 PM AEST is 4:00 AM CET.

What time is 2 PM AEST in CET?

2:00 PM AEST is 6:00 AM CET.

What time is 3 PM AEST in CET?

3:00 PM AEST is 7:00 AM CET.

What time is 4 PM AEST in CET?

4:00 PM AEST is 8:00 AM CET.

What time is 5 PM AEST in CET?

5:00 PM AEST is 9:00 AM CET.

What time is 9 PM AEST in CET?

9:00 PM AEST is 1:00 PM CET.

What time is 10 PM AEST in CET?

10:00 PM AEST is 2:00 PM CET.

When is the best time to schedule a call between AEST and CET?

AEST and CET have no direct 09:00–17:00 overlap on the same calendar day. Consider early-morning or late-evening slots on one side, or an asynchronous handoff.

What time zone does AEST refer to?

AEST refers to Australian Eastern Standard Time (IANA: Australia/Sydney).

What time zone does CET refer to?

CET refers to Central European Time (IANA: Europe/Paris).

Is AEST on this page the same as other zones that share the letters "AEST"?

On Clockjumper, AEST refers to Australian Eastern Standard Time, UTC+10 — the winter time in New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and the ACT. From the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April those states move to AEDT (UTC+11). Queensland stays on AEST all year and does not observe daylight saving.

Is CET on this page the same as other zones that share the letters "CET"?

On Clockjumper, CET refers to Central European Time, UTC+1 — the winter time across most of continental Western and Central Europe. From the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October the same countries move to CEST (UTC+2).

• CET to AEST
• AEDT to AEST
• BST to CET
• AEST to AEDT
• CDT to CET
• AEST to CDT
• CET to BST
• AEST to CST
• CET to CDT
• AEST to EDT
• CET to CST
• AEST to EST
• CET to Dubai
• AEST to GMT
• CET to EDT

• About AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) →
• About CET (Central European Time) →
• All timezone conversion pages →
• Research: how daylight saving shifts workday overlap →