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Sydney Time to CET Converter

CET is 10 hours behind AEDT. 9:00 AM AEDT = 11:00 PM CET (previous day).

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Sydney, Australia
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CET
Central European Time
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CET is 10 hours behind AEDT at the moment. To convert Sydney Time to CET, subtract 10 hours from the Sydney Time time: 9:00 AM AEDT = 11:00 PM CET (previous day).

Sydney Time (Sydney time) is used in Sydney, Australia. CET (Central European Time) is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Switzerland and more.

Sydney Time to CET time conversion table

Sydney Time to CET on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

Sydney TimeCETDay
12:00 AM AEDT2:00 PM CETprevious day
1:00 AM AEDT3:00 PM CETprevious day
2:00 AM AEDT4:00 PM CETprevious day
3:00 AM AEDT5:00 PM CETprevious day
4:00 AM AEDT6:00 PM CETprevious day
5:00 AM AEDT7:00 PM CETprevious day
6:00 AM AEDT8:00 PM CETprevious day
7:00 AM AEDT9:00 PM CETprevious day
8:00 AM AEDT10:00 PM CETprevious day
9:00 AM AEDT11:00 PM CETprevious day
10:00 AM AEDT12:00 AM CETnight
11:00 AM AEDT1:00 AM CETnight
12:00 PM AEDT2:00 AM CETnight
1:00 PM AEDT3:00 AM CETnight
2:00 PM AEDT4:00 AM CETnight
3:00 PM AEDT5:00 AM CETnight
4:00 PM AEDT6:00 AM CET—
5:00 PM AEDT7:00 AM CET—
6:00 PM AEDT8:00 AM CET—
7:00 PM AEDT9:00 AM CET—
8:00 PM AEDT10:00 AM CET—
9:00 PM AEDT11:00 AM CET—
10:00 PM AEDT12:00 PM CET—
11:00 PM AEDT1:00 PM CET—
  • Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
  • Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)

How to convert Sydney Time to CET

Subtract 10 hours from the Sydney Time time to get CET.

Example: 9:00 AM AEDT = 11:00 PM CET (previous day).

Across midnight: 1:00 AM AEDT = 3:00 PM CET (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.

Time difference between Sydney Time and CET

The time difference between Sydney Time 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 10 hours behind of Sydney Time.
  • 29 Mar 2026 – 4 Apr 2026: CET is 9 hours behind of Sydney Time.
  • 5 Apr 2026 – 3 Oct 2026: CET is 8 hours behind of Sydney Time.
  • 4 Oct 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: CET is 9 hours behind of Sydney Time.
  • 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: CET is 10 hours behind of Sydney Time.

Sydney Time and CET during daylight saving time

  • Sydney Time next changes on 4 Apr 2027: clocks go back one hour at 02:59 local time, from AEDT (UTC+11) to AEST (UTC+10).
  • 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 Sydney Time and CET

Sydney Time and CET have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM AEDT, which is 9:00 PM CET.

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Sydney Time to CET FAQ

What is the time difference between Sydney Time and CET?

Right now CET is 10 hours behind AEDT. The gap changes 5 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.

What is 9 AM Sydney Time in CET?

9:00 AM AEDT is 11:00 PM CET (previous day).

What is 12 PM (noon) Sydney Time in CET?

12:00 PM AEDT is 2:00 AM CET.

Is CET ahead of or behind Sydney Time?

CET is 10 hours behind AEDT, so it is earlier in CET than in Sydney Time.

Does Sydney Time change for daylight saving time?

Yes. Sydney Time next changes on 4 Apr 2027, when clocks go back one hour from AEDT to AEST.

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 Sydney Time and CET?

Sydney Time and CET have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM AEDT, which is 9:00 PM CET.

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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.