Sydney to CET Time Converter
Convert Sydney to Central European Time instantly.
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Sydney
AEST
6:26
Central European Time
CET
10:26
Sydney is on standard time (AEST), while CET is on daylight savings (CEST) right now.
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How the Sydney to CET time difference works
CET is 8 hours behind Sydney. Sydney (AEST) is a city in Australia. Central European Time (CET) is used across much of central and western Europe. For example, 9:00 AM Sydney 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
Sydney offset
UTC+10
CET offset
UTC+1
Sydney to CET conversion chart
| Sydney (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
Sydney (AEST)
CanberraAustralian Eastern Time
Central European Time (CET)
ParisBerlinMadridRomeAmsterdamWarsaw
Sydney to CET questions
Is CET ahead of or behind Sydney?
CET is 8 hours behind Sydney. So 9:00 AM Sydney is 1:00 AM CET, and 5:00 PM Sydney is 9:00 AM CET.
What time is it in CET when it is 12:00 PM Sydney?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) Sydney in Sydney, it is 4:00 AM CET in Central European Time.
How many hours difference is there between Sydney and CET?
There is a 8 hours difference. Central European Time (CET) runs 8 hours behind Sydney (AEST).
Do Sydney and CET observe daylight saving time?
Both Sydney 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 Sydney and CET?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Sydney 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 Sydney and CET?
Sydney (AEST) covers cities such as Canberra, Australian Eastern Time. Central European Time (CET) covers cities such as Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Rome, Amsterdam, Warsaw.