AEST to CET Time Converter
Convert Australian Eastern Time to Central European Time instantly.
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Australian Eastern Time
AEST
6:24
Central European Time
CET
10:24
AEST is on standard time (AEST), while CET is on daylight savings (CEST) right now.
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How the AEST to CET time difference works
CET is 8 hours behind AEST. Australian Eastern Time (AEST) is the time zone of eastern Australia. Central European Time (CET) is used across much of central and western Europe. For example, 9:00 AM AEST is 1:00 AM CET. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
8 hours
Daylight saving
Both observe
AEST offset
UTC+10
CET offset
UTC+1
AEST to CET conversion chart
| Australian Eastern Time (AEST) | Central European Time (CET) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
Cities in each time zone
Australian Eastern Time (AEST)
SydneyMelbourneBrisbaneCanberraGold Coast
Central European Time (CET)
ParisBerlinMadridRomeAmsterdamWarsaw
AEST to CET questions
Is CET ahead of or behind AEST?
CET is 8 hours behind AEST. So 9:00 AM AEST is 1:00 AM CET, and 5:00 PM AEST is 9:00 AM CET.
What time is it in CET when it is 12:00 PM AEST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) AEST in Australian Eastern Time, it is 4:00 AM CET in Central European Time.
How many hours difference is there between AEST and CET?
There is a 8 hours difference. Central European Time (CET) runs 8 hours behind Australian Eastern Time (AEST).
Do AEST and CET observe daylight saving time?
Both Australian Eastern Time and Central European Time observe daylight saving time, but they switch on different dates, so the gap briefly shifts by an hour around the spring and autumn changeovers.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between AEST and CET?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Australian Eastern Time and Central European Time does not overlap, so pick the early morning in the later zone or the late evening in the earlier zone.
Which cities use AEST and CET?
Australian Eastern Time (AEST) covers cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Gold Coast. Central European Time (CET) covers cities such as Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Rome, Amsterdam, Warsaw.