AWST to CET Converter
CET is 7 hours behind AWST. 9:00 AM AWST = 2:00 AM CET.
CET is 7 hours behind AWST at the moment. To convert AWST to CET, subtract 7 hours from the AWST time: 9:00 AM AWST = 2:00 AM CET.
AWST (Australian Western Time) is used in Western Australia (Perth). CET (Central European Time) is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Switzerland and more.
AWST to CET time conversion table
AWST to CET on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| AWST | CET | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM AWST | 5:00 PM CET | previous day |
| 1:00 AM AWST | 6:00 PM CET | previous day |
| 2:00 AM AWST | 7:00 PM CET | previous day |
| 3:00 AM AWST | 8:00 PM CET | previous day |
| 4:00 AM AWST | 9:00 PM CET | previous day |
| 5:00 AM AWST | 10:00 PM CET | previous day |
| 6:00 AM AWST | 11:00 PM CET | previous day |
| 7:00 AM AWST | 12:00 AM CET | night |
| 8:00 AM AWST | 1:00 AM CET | night |
| 9:00 AM AWST | 2:00 AM CET | night |
| 10:00 AM AWST | 3:00 AM CET | night |
| 11:00 AM AWST | 4:00 AM CET | night |
| 12:00 PM AWST | 5:00 AM CET | night |
| 1:00 PM AWST | 6:00 AM CET | — |
| 2:00 PM AWST | 7:00 AM CET | — |
| 3:00 PM AWST | 8:00 AM CET | — |
| 4:00 PM AWST | 9:00 AM CET | work hours |
| 5:00 PM AWST | 10:00 AM CET | — |
| 6:00 PM AWST | 11:00 AM CET | — |
| 7:00 PM AWST | 12:00 PM CET | — |
| 8:00 PM AWST | 1:00 PM CET | — |
| 9:00 PM AWST | 2:00 PM CET | — |
| 10:00 PM AWST | 3:00 PM CET | — |
| 11:00 PM AWST | 4:00 PM CET | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert AWST to CET
Subtract 7 hours from the AWST time to get CET.
Example: 9:00 AM AWST = 2:00 AM CET.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM AWST = 6:00 PM CET (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between AWST and CET
The time difference between AWST 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:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 28 Mar 2026: CET is 7 hours behind of AWST.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: CET is 6 hours behind of AWST.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: CET is 7 hours behind of AWST.
AWST and CET during daylight saving time
- AWST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.
- 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 AWST and CET
AWST and CET share 1 hour of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM AWST lands between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM CET, inside working hours for both.
AWST to CET FAQ
What is the time difference between AWST and CET?
Right now CET is 7 hours behind AWST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM AWST in CET?
9:00 AM AWST is 2:00 AM CET.
What is 12 PM (noon) AWST in CET?
12:00 PM AWST is 5:00 AM CET.
Is CET ahead of or behind AWST?
CET is 7 hours behind AWST, so it is earlier in CET than in AWST.
Does AWST change for daylight saving time?
No. AWST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
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 AWST and CET?
AWST and CET share 1 hour of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM AWST lands between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM CET, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.