AEST to CET Converter
Convert time between Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) and Central European Time (CET/CEST).
Convert a specific time
- IndiaIST, UTC+5:30
- Eastern Time – New YorkEDT, UTC-4
- Central Time – ChicagoCDT, UTC-5
- Mountain Time – DenverMDT, UTC-6
- Arizona – PhoenixMST, UTC-7
- Pacific Time – Los AngelesPDT, UTC-7
- Mexico CityCST, UTC-6
- Saskatchewan – ReginaCST, UTC-6
- UTC / GMTUTC, UTC+0
- United Kingdom – LondonBST, UTC+1
- Central Europe – Paris, BerlinCEST, UTC+2
- Gulf – DubaiGST, UTC+4
- SingaporeSGT, UTC+8
- Japan – TokyoJST, UTC+9
- Australia Eastern – SydneyAEST, UTC+10
- EST (always UTC-5)Fixed offset, no DST
- CST (always UTC-6)Fixed offset, no DST
- MST (always UTC-7)Fixed offset, no DST
- PST (always UTC-8)Fixed offset, no DST
- IndiaIST, UTC+5:30
- Eastern Time – New YorkEDT, UTC-4
- Central Time – ChicagoCDT, UTC-5
- Mountain Time – DenverMDT, UTC-6
- Arizona – PhoenixMST, UTC-7
- Pacific Time – Los AngelesPDT, UTC-7
- Mexico CityCST, UTC-6
- Saskatchewan – ReginaCST, UTC-6
- UTC / GMTUTC, UTC+0
- United Kingdom – LondonBST, UTC+1
- Central Europe – Paris, BerlinCEST, UTC+2
- Gulf – DubaiGST, UTC+4
- SingaporeSGT, UTC+8
- Japan – TokyoJST, UTC+9
- Australia Eastern – SydneyAEST, UTC+10
- EST (always UTC-5)Fixed offset, no DST
- CST (always UTC-6)Fixed offset, no DST
- MST (always UTC-7)Fixed offset, no DST
- PST (always UTC-8)Fixed offset, no DST
Time Difference
Australian Eastern Time is 8 hours ahead of Central European Time right now.
- Now until Oct 4, 2026: Australian Eastern Time is 8 hours ahead of Central European Time (AEST → CEST).
- Oct 4, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: Australian Eastern Time is 9 hours ahead of Central European Time (AEDT → CEST).
- Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: Australian Eastern Time is 10 hours ahead of Central European Time (AEDT → CET).
- Mar 28, 2027 – Apr 4, 2027: Australian Eastern Time is 9 hours ahead of Central European Time (AEDT → CEST).
- From Apr 4, 2027: Australian Eastern Time is 8 hours ahead of Central European Time (AEST → CEST).
Australian Eastern Time is on AEST right now
Central European Time is on CEST right now, not CET
Best time to call
Convenient overlapping hours on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
| AEST (Australian Eastern Time) | CEST (Central European Time) |
|---|---|
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
No 9 AM–5 PM overlap: suggestions are within working hours on one side and between 7 AM and 10 PM on the other.
Convert another time zone Plan a meeting across AEST and CETAEST to CET conversion table
For Sunday, September 20, 2026 in Australian Eastern Time.
| AEST | CEST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM(previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM(previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM(previous day) |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM(previous day) |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM(previous day) |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM(previous day) |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM(previous day) |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM(previous 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 |
About these time zones
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is UTC+10. New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and the ACT use AEST in winter and Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11) from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April. Queensland stays on AEST all year.
Central European Time (CET)
Central European Time (CET) is UTC+1, the standard time of most of the European Union from Spain to Poland. From the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October those countries use Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2). Algeria and Tunisia stay on UTC+1 all year.
AEST to CET FAQs
What time is it in CET when it is 9 AM AEST?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, 9:00 AM AEST is 1:00 AM CEST in Central European Time.
How many hours ahead is AEST from CET?
It depends on the time of year because of daylight saving time. Now until Oct 4, 2026: Australian Eastern Time is 8 hours ahead of Central European Time (AEST → CEST). Oct 4, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: Australian Eastern Time is 9 hours ahead of Central European Time (AEDT → CEST).
Should I use CET or CEST?
Central European Time is on CEST (UTC+2) on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Many people write “CET” all year, but strictly CET means Central European Time (always UTC+1). This converter follows the real local time in Central European Time, including daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a call between AEST and CET?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, good options are 3:00 PM AEST (7:00 AM CEST), 4:00 PM AEST (8:00 AM CEST), 5:00 PM AEST (9:00 AM CEST), 6:00 PM AEST (10:00 AM CEST). There is no overlap of 9 AM–5 PM working hours, so these fall early or late for one side.
Does AEST change for daylight saving time?
The region changes: Australian Eastern Time switches between AEST and AEDT, so conversions depend on the date. AEST itself always means UTC+10.
Does CET change for daylight saving time?
The region changes: Central European Time switches between CET and CEST, so conversions depend on the date. CET itself always means UTC+1.