CET to AEST Time Converter
Convert Central European Time to Australian Eastern Time instantly.
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Central European Time
CET
10:25
Australian Eastern Time
AEST
6:25
CET is on daylight savings (CEST), while AEST is on standard time (AEST) right now.
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How the CET to AEST time difference works
AEST is 8 hours ahead of CET. Central European Time (CET) is used across much of central and western Europe. Australian Eastern Time (AEST) is the time zone of eastern Australia. For example, 9:00 AM CET is 5:00 PM AEST. 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
CET offset
UTC+1
AEST offset
UTC+10
CET to AEST conversion chart
| Central European Time (CET) | Australian Eastern Time (AEST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM +1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM +1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM +1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM +1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM +1 day |
Cities in each time zone
Central European Time (CET)
ParisBerlinMadridRomeAmsterdamWarsaw
Australian Eastern Time (AEST)
SydneyMelbourneBrisbaneCanberraGold Coast
CET to AEST questions
Is AEST ahead of or behind CET?
AEST is 8 hours ahead of CET. So 9:00 AM CET is 5:00 PM AEST, and 5:00 PM CET is 1:00 AM AEST.
What time is it in AEST when it is 12:00 PM CET?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) CET in Central European Time, it is 8:00 PM AEST in Australian Eastern Time.
How many hours difference is there between CET and AEST?
There is a 8 hours difference. Australian Eastern Time (AEST) runs 8 hours ahead of Central European Time (CET).
Do CET and AEST observe daylight saving time?
Both Central European Time and Australian Eastern 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 CET and AEST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Central European Time and Australian Eastern Time does not overlap, so pick the early morning in the later zone or the late evening in the earlier zone.
Which cities use CET and AEST?
Central European Time (CET) covers cities such as Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Rome, Amsterdam, Warsaw. Australian Eastern Time (AEST) covers cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Gold Coast.