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