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CET to AEST Converter

AEST is 9 hours ahead of CET

Current CET Time
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Europe/Berlin
Current AEST Time
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Australia/Sydney
Time Diff
9h ahead
CET
UTC+1
AEST
UTC+10

CET to AEST Conversion Table

Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in AEST

CET to AEST time conversion table showing all 24 hours
CET AEST
12:00 AM 9:00 AM
1:00 AM 10:00 AM
2:00 AM 11:00 AM
3:00 AM 12:00 PM
4:00 AM 1:00 PM
5:00 AM 2:00 PM
6:00 AM 3:00 PM
7:00 AM 4:00 PM
8:00 AM 5:00 PM
9:00 AM 6:00 PM
10:00 AM 7:00 PM
11:00 AM 8:00 PM
12:00 PM 9:00 PM
1:00 PM 10:00 PM
2:00 PM 11:00 PM
3:00 PM 12:00 AM +1d
4:00 PM 1:00 AM +1d
5:00 PM 2:00 AM +1d
6:00 PM 3:00 AM +1d
7:00 PM 4:00 AM +1d
8:00 PM 5:00 AM +1d
9:00 PM 6:00 AM +1d
10:00 PM 7:00 AM +1d
11:00 PM 8:00 AM +1d

Converting Central European Time to Australian Eastern Standard Time

Central European Time (CET) and Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) are separated by a 9 hours time difference. AEST is 9 hours ahead of CET. CET is UTC+1, used in Germany, France, Italy, while AEST is UTC+10, used in Australia.

When converting from CET to AEST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM CET equals 6:00 PM AEST, 12:00 PM noon CET equals 9:00 PM AEST, and 5:00 PM CET equals 2:00 AM AEST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across CET and AEST

For professionals scheduling meetings between CET and AEST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 9 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited, making early morning or late evening calls necessary for one party. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.

Daylight Saving Time Considerations

CET observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to CEST (UTC+2) during summer months. AEST observes DST, switching to AEDT (UTC+11). During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may temporarily change by 1 hour. Always verify the current offset during spring and fall transition periods.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between CET and AEST?
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is 9 hours ahead of Central European Time (CET). When it is 12:00 PM noon in CET, it is 9:00 PM in AEST.
How do I convert CET to AEST?
To convert CET to AEST, add 9 hours to the CET time. For example, 9:00 AM CET is 6:00 PM AEST. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does CET or AEST observe Daylight Saving Time?
CET observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to CEST (UTC+2). AEST observes DST, switching to AEDT (UTC+11). During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may change by 1 hour.
What is the best time to schedule a call between CET and AEST?
The best time to schedule a call between CET and AEST is during overlapping business hours. If you are in CET, try scheduling between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM your time, then check the conversion table above to see what that corresponds to in AEST.
Is CET ahead or behind AEST?
CET (UTC+1) is 9 hours behind AEST (UTC+10). CET corresponds to the IANA time zone Europe/Berlin, while AEST corresponds to Australia/Sydney.

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