CET to AEST Converter
AEDT is 10 hours ahead of CET. 9:00 AM CET = 7:00 PM AEDT.
AEDT is 10 hours ahead of CET at the moment. To convert CET to AEST, add 10 hours to the CET time: 9:00 AM CET = 7:00 PM AEDT.
CET (Central European Time) is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Switzerland and more. AEST (Australian Eastern Time) is used in New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, ACT; Queensland (Brisbane) all year.
Queensland stays on AEST all year. AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) is not in force right now: New South Wales is currently on AEDT. This page uses whichever name applies on the date you pick, so the numbers below say AEDT.
CET to AEST time conversion table
CET to AEST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| CET | AEST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM CET | 10:00 AM AEDT | — |
| 1:00 AM CET | 11:00 AM AEDT | — |
| 2:00 AM CET | 12:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 3:00 AM CET | 1:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 4:00 AM CET | 2:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 5:00 AM CET | 3:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 6:00 AM CET | 4:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 7:00 AM CET | 5:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 8:00 AM CET | 6:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 9:00 AM CET | 7:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 10:00 AM CET | 8:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 11:00 AM CET | 9:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 12:00 PM CET | 10:00 PM AEDT | night |
| 1:00 PM CET | 11:00 PM AEDT | night |
| 2:00 PM CET | 12:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 3:00 PM CET | 1:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 4:00 PM CET | 2:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 5:00 PM CET | 3:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 6:00 PM CET | 4:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 7:00 PM CET | 5:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 8:00 PM CET | 6:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 9:00 PM CET | 7:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 10:00 PM CET | 8:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 11:00 PM CET | 9:00 AM AEDT | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert CET to AEST
Add 10 hours to the CET time to get AEST.
Example: 9:00 AM CET = 7:00 PM AEDT.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM CET = 8:00 AM AEDT (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between CET and AEST
The time difference between CET and AEST 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: AEST is 10 hours ahead of CET.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 3 Apr 2026: AEST is 9 hours ahead of CET.
- 4 Apr 2026 – 2 Oct 2026: AEST is 8 hours ahead of CET.
- 3 Oct 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: AEST is 9 hours ahead of CET.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: AEST is 10 hours ahead of CET.
CET and AEST during daylight saving time
- 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).
- AEST next changes on 4 Apr 2027: clocks go back one hour at 02:59 local time, from AEDT (UTC+11) to AEST (UTC+10).
Best time for a meeting between CET and AEST
CET and AEST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM CET, which is 5:00 PM AEDT.
CET to AEST FAQ
What is the time difference between CET and AEST?
Right now AEDT is 10 hours ahead of CET. The gap changes 5 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM CET in AEST?
9:00 AM CET is 7:00 PM AEDT.
What is 12 PM (noon) CET in AEST?
12:00 PM CET is 10:00 PM AEDT.
Is AEST ahead of or behind CET?
AEDT is 10 hours ahead of CET, so it is later in AEST than in CET.
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.
Does AEST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. AEST next changes on 4 Apr 2027, when clocks go back one hour from AEDT to AEST.
What is the best time for a meeting between CET and AEST?
CET and AEST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM CET, which is 5:00 PM AEDT.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.