AST to CET Converter
CET is 5 hours ahead of AST. 9:00 AM AST = 2:00 PM CET.
CET is 5 hours ahead of AST at the moment. To convert AST to CET, add 5 hours to the AST time: 9:00 AM AST = 2:00 PM CET.
AST (Atlantic Time) is used in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI; Puerto Rico and the Eastern Caribbean (all year). CET (Central European Time) is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Switzerland and more.
AST here is Atlantic Standard Time, not Arabia Standard Time.
AST to CET time conversion table
AST to CET on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| AST | CET | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM AST | 5:00 AM CET | night |
| 1:00 AM AST | 6:00 AM CET | — |
| 2:00 AM AST | 7:00 AM CET | — |
| 3:00 AM AST | 8:00 AM CET | — |
| 4:00 AM AST | 9:00 AM CET | — |
| 5:00 AM AST | 10:00 AM CET | — |
| 6:00 AM AST | 11:00 AM CET | — |
| 7:00 AM AST | 12:00 PM CET | — |
| 8:00 AM AST | 1:00 PM CET | — |
| 9:00 AM AST | 2:00 PM CET | work hours |
| 10:00 AM AST | 3:00 PM CET | work hours |
| 11:00 AM AST | 4:00 PM CET | work hours |
| 12:00 PM AST | 5:00 PM CET | — |
| 1:00 PM AST | 6:00 PM CET | — |
| 2:00 PM AST | 7:00 PM CET | — |
| 3:00 PM AST | 8:00 PM CET | — |
| 4:00 PM AST | 9:00 PM CET | — |
| 5:00 PM AST | 10:00 PM CET | night |
| 6:00 PM AST | 11:00 PM CET | night |
| 7:00 PM AST | 12:00 AM CET | next day |
| 8:00 PM AST | 1:00 AM CET | next day |
| 9:00 PM AST | 2:00 AM CET | next day |
| 10:00 PM AST | 3:00 AM CET | next day |
| 11:00 PM AST | 4:00 AM CET | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert AST to CET
Add 5 hours to the AST time to get CET.
Example: 9:00 AM AST = 2:00 PM CET.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM AST = 3:00 AM CET (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between AST and CET
The time difference between AST and CET is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: CET is 5 hours ahead of AST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 27 Mar 2026: CET is 4 hours ahead of AST.
- 28 Mar 2026 – 23 Oct 2026: CET is 5 hours ahead of AST.
- 24 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: CET is 4 hours ahead of AST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: CET is 5 hours ahead of AST.
AST and CET during daylight saving time
- AST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from AST (UTC−4) to ADT (UTC−3).
- CET next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).
Best time for a meeting between AST and CET
AST and CET share 3 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM AST lands between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM CET, inside working hours for both.
AST to CET FAQ
What is the time difference between AST and CET?
Right now CET is 5 hours ahead of AST. The gap changes 5 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM AST in CET?
9:00 AM AST is 2:00 PM CET.
What is 12 PM (noon) AST in CET?
12:00 PM AST is 5:00 PM CET.
Is CET ahead of or behind AST?
CET is 5 hours ahead of AST, so it is later in CET than in AST.
Does AST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. AST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from AST to ADT.
Does CET change for daylight saving time?
Yes. CET next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CET to CEST.
What is the best time for a meeting between AST and CET?
AST and CET share 3 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM AST lands between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM CET, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.