CET to Sydney Time Converter
Convert Central European Time to Sydney instantly.
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Central European Time
CET
10:27
Sydney
AEST
6:27
CET is on daylight savings (CEST), while Sydney is on standard time (AEST) right now.
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How the CET to Sydney time difference works
Sydney is 8 hours ahead of CET. Central European Time (CET) is used across much of central and western Europe. Sydney (AEST) is a city in Australia. For example, 9:00 AM CET is 5:00 PM Sydney. 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
Sydney offset
UTC+10
CET to Sydney conversion chart
| Central European Time (CET) | Sydney (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
Sydney (AEST)
CanberraAustralian Eastern Time
CET to Sydney questions
Is Sydney ahead of or behind CET?
Sydney is 8 hours ahead of CET. So 9:00 AM CET is 5:00 PM Sydney, and 5:00 PM CET is 1:00 AM Sydney.
What time is it in Sydney when it is 12:00 PM CET?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) CET in Central European Time, it is 8:00 PM Sydney in Sydney.
How many hours difference is there between CET and Sydney?
There is a 8 hours difference. Sydney (AEST) runs 8 hours ahead of Central European Time (CET).
Do CET and Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Both Central European Time and Sydney 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 Sydney?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Central European Time and Sydney 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 Sydney?
Central European Time (CET) covers cities such as Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Rome, Amsterdam, Warsaw. Sydney (AEST) covers cities such as Canberra, Australian Eastern Time.