AEST to CET Time Converter
CET is 10 hours behind AEST right now. 9:00 AM in AEST is 11:00 PM in CET (the day before).
Time now: AEST and CET
CET is 10 hours behind AEST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 10 hours at some times of the year and 8 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
AEST to CET conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| AEST | CET |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 3:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 4:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 5:00 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 6:00 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 7:00 PMprevious day |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 PMprevious day |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
Best time to meet between AEST and CET
There is no overlap between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places.
If both sides can be flexible (7 AM – 10 PM):
- 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM AEST = 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM CET
- 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM AEST = 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM CET
The time difference changes during the year because of daylight saving time, so these windows shift by an hour at other times.
Does the time difference between AEST and CET change?
Yes. Right now CET is 10 hours behind AEST. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 28 March 2027: CET moves its clocks forward. CET is 9 hours behind AEST from then (it was 10 hours before).
- Sunday, 4 April 2027: AEST moves its clocks back. CET is 8 hours behind AEST from then (it was 9 hours before).
- Sunday, 3 October 2027: AEST moves its clocks forward. CET is 9 hours behind AEST from then (it was 8 hours before).
- Sunday, 31 October 2027: CET moves its clocks back. CET is 10 hours behind AEST from then (it was 9 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in AEST is 11:00 PM (previous day) to 8:00 AM in CET.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in CET is 7:00 PM to 4:00 AM (next day) in AEST.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between AEST and CET?
CET is 10 hours behind AEST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 10 hours at some times of the year and 8 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert AEST to CET?
Subtract 10 hours from the AEST time to get the CET time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in AEST is 11:00 PM in CET (the day before). Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in CET?
It is 12:59 AM in CET on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 10:59 AM in AEST.
Does the time difference between AEST and CET change during the year?
Yes. Right now CET is 10 hours behind AEST. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 4 times: Sunday, 28 March 2027: CET moves its clocks forward. CET is 9 hours behind AEST from then (it was 10 hours before). Sunday, 4 April 2027: AEST moves its clocks back. CET is 8 hours behind AEST from then (it was 9 hours before). Sunday, 3 October 2027: AEST moves its clocks forward. CET is 9 hours behind AEST from then (it was 8 hours before). Sunday, 31 October 2027: CET moves its clocks back. CET is 10 hours behind AEST from then (it was 9 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between AEST and CET?
The two places have no shared working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The nearest option is 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM AEST = 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM CET.
What does AEST mean?
Sydney and Melbourne use AEST (UTC+10:00) in winter and AEDT (UTC+11:00) in summer. Brisbane stays on AEST all year.
What does CET mean?
Central European Time is CET (UTC+01:00) in winter and CEST (UTC+02:00) in summer.