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AEST to CET Converter

See the current time in AEST (Sydney) and CET (Paris) side by side, the exact time difference right now, and convert any time between the two zones.

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AEST to CET Converter

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Uses your browser's built-in, DST-aware time-zone data.

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About converting AEST to CET

Australian Eastern Time (Sydney) and Central European Time (Paris) are in different time zones, so a meeting, call or stream that's convenient in one may be early or late in the other. The clocks above update live and account for daylight saving automatically, so the time difference you see is the real one for today — not a fixed number that goes stale twice a year.

To plan across the two, type a time into the AEST box (or tap a quick preset) and read the CET equivalent, including a "next day" or "previous day" note when the conversion crosses midnight. For any other pair of zones or cities, use the full timezone converter.

AEST vs CET: the time difference through the year

The gap between AEST and CET changes during the year because they switch to and from daylight saving on different dates.

PeriodDifference
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026CET 9 h behind AEST
Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 27, 2027CET 10 h behind AEST
Mar 28, 2027 – Apr 3, 2027CET 9 h behind AEST
Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 2, 2027CET 8 h behind AEST
Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 23, 2027CET 9 h behind AEST

Daylight-saving changes in the next year

ZoneDateOffsetChange
AESTApr 4, 2027UTC+11 → UTC+10Clocks go back 1 hour
AESTOct 3, 2027UTC+10 → UTC+11Clocks go forward 1 hour
CETOct 25, 2026UTC+2 → UTC+1Clocks go back 1 hour
CETMar 28, 2027UTC+1 → UTC+2Clocks go forward 1 hour
CETOct 31, 2027UTC+2 → UTC+1Clocks go back 1 hour

AEST to CET conversion table

AESTCET (when 9 h behind)CET (when 10 h behind)
12:00 AM3:00 PM (previous day)2:00 PM (previous day)
1:00 AM4:00 PM (previous day)3:00 PM (previous day)
2:00 AM5:00 PM (previous day)4:00 PM (previous day)
3:00 AM6:00 PM (previous day)5:00 PM (previous day)
4:00 AM7:00 PM (previous day)6:00 PM (previous day)
5:00 AM8:00 PM (previous day)7:00 PM (previous day)
6:00 AM9:00 PM (previous day)8:00 PM (previous day)
7:00 AM10:00 PM (previous day)9:00 PM (previous day)
8:00 AM11:00 PM (previous day)10:00 PM (previous day)
9:00 AM12:00 AM11:00 PM (previous day)
10:00 AM1:00 AM12:00 AM
11:00 AM2:00 AM1:00 AM
12:00 PM3:00 AM2:00 AM
1:00 PM4:00 AM3:00 AM
2:00 PM5:00 AM4:00 AM
3:00 PM6:00 AM5:00 AM
4:00 PM7:00 AM6:00 AM
5:00 PM8:00 AM7:00 AM
6:00 PM9:00 AM8:00 AM
7:00 PM10:00 AM9:00 AM
8:00 PM11:00 AM10:00 AM
9:00 PM12:00 PM11:00 AM
10:00 PM1:00 PM12:00 PM
11:00 PM2:00 PM1:00 PM

Best time to meet

The two zones

AEST · Australian Eastern Time

Sydney is on AEST (UTC+10) from April to October and on daylight-saving AEDT (UTC+11) from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April. Queensland (Brisbane) stays on AEST all year.

CET · Central European Time

Central European Time is UTC+1 in winter (CET) and UTC+2 in summer (CEST). It covers Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Rome, Amsterdam and most of the EU, switching on the last Sundays of March and October.

Frequently asked questions

6 answers
What is the time difference between AEST and CET?
It's shown live at the top of this page (and it can change with daylight saving). The converter uses the current, DST-aware difference between Australian Eastern Time and Central European Time, so the time you see is always right for right now.
How do I convert AEST to CET?
Enter a time in the AEST box and the equivalent CET time appears instantly, adjusted for the current offset between the two zones — including a note if it lands on the previous or next day.
Is this AEST to CET converter accurate with daylight saving?
Yes. It uses your browser's built-in time-zone database (the IANA zones behind Sydney and Paris), which tracks daylight-saving changes automatically, so the current times and difference are correct.
What time is it in Paris right now?
The live clock above shows the current time in Paris (CET), updating every second, alongside AEST.
Does the AEST to CET time difference change?
Yes. Over the next 12 months it is 9 h behind or 10 h behind or 8 h behind, depending on the date — see the table of periods on this page.
What is a good meeting time for AEST and CET?
Standard 9-to-5 office hours don't overlap; early morning in one zone and evening in the other is the usual compromise — see the table on this page.