CET to AEST Converter
Convert time between Central European Time (CET) and Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT).
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
Central European Time is 8 hours behind Australian Eastern Time right now.
- Now until Oct 4, 2026: Central European Time is 8 hours behind Australian Eastern Time (CEST → AEST).
- Oct 4, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: Central European Time is 9 hours behind Australian Eastern Time (CEST → AEDT).
- Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: Central European Time is 10 hours behind Australian Eastern Time (CET → AEDT).
- Mar 28, 2027 – Apr 4, 2027: Central European Time is 9 hours behind Australian Eastern Time (CEST → AEDT).
- From Apr 4, 2027: Central European Time is 8 hours behind Australian Eastern Time (CEST → AEST).
Central European Time is on CEST right now, not CET
Australian Eastern Time is on AEST right now
Best time to call
Convenient overlapping hours on Sunday, September 20, 2026.
| CET (Central European Time) | AEST (Australian Eastern Time) |
|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
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 CET and AESTCET to AEST conversion table
For Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Central European Time.
| CEST | 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(next day) |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM(next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM(next day) |
About these time zones
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.
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.
CET to AEST FAQs
What time is it in AEST when it is 9 AM CET?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, 9:00 AM CEST is 5:00 PM AEST in Australian Eastern Time.
How many hours ahead is CET from AEST?
It depends on the time of year because of daylight saving time. Now until Oct 4, 2026: Central European Time is 8 hours behind Australian Eastern Time (CEST → AEST). Oct 4, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: Central European Time is 9 hours behind Australian Eastern Time (CEST → AEDT).
Should I use AEST or AEDT?
Australian Eastern Time is on AEST (UTC+10) on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Many people write “AEST” all year, but strictly AEST means Australian Eastern Standard Time (always UTC+10). This converter follows the real local time in Australian Eastern Time, including daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a call between CET and AEST?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, good options are 7:00 AM CEST (3:00 PM AEST), 8:00 AM CEST (4:00 PM AEST), 9:00 AM CEST (5:00 PM AEST), 10:00 AM CEST (6:00 PM AEST). There is no overlap of 9 AM–5 PM working hours, so these fall early or late for one side.
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.
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.