ACST to CET Time Converter

Convert Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) to Central European Time (CET). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 7h 30m behind.

Adelaide · Australian Central Standard Time
22:32:21
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+9:30 · UTC+09:30
Paris · Central European Time
15:02:21
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00

Convert a specific time

From: ACST (Adelaide)
To: CET (Paris)
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Daylight Saving status right now

ACST (Australian Central Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
No
Next spring forward
2026-10-04
Offset shift
UTC+09:30 → UTC+10:30
CET (Central European Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+02:00 → UTC+01:00

When can ACST and CET meet?

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ACST
CET
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Adelaide (ACST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No overlap during strict 9-5 working hours; some flexibility needed.
If both sides are willing to extend to 8am-7pm, the available window is 16:00–18:00 ACST (08:30–10:30 CET).

Hour-by-hour ACST to CET conversion table

ACST time (Adelaide)CET time (Paris)Status
00:00 Wed16:30 TueCET working
01:00 Wed17:30 TueOff-hours both sides
02:00 Wed18:30 TueOff-hours both sides
03:00 Wed19:30 TueOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed20:30 TueOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed21:30 TueOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed22:30 TueOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed23:30 TueOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed00:30 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed01:30 WedACST working
10:00 Wed02:30 WedACST working
11:00 Wed03:30 WedACST working
12:00 Wed04:30 WedACST working
13:00 Wed05:30 WedACST working
14:00 Wed06:30 WedACST working
15:00 Wed07:30 WedACST working
16:00 Wed08:30 WedACST working
17:00 Wed09:30 WedCET working
18:00 Wed10:30 WedCET working
19:00 Wed11:30 WedCET working
20:00 Wed12:30 WedCET working
21:00 Wed13:30 WedCET working
22:00 Wed14:30 WedCET working
23:00 Wed15:30 WedCET working

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Australian Central Standard Time (ACST)
IANA identifier
Australia/Adelaide
Current UTC offset
UTC+09:30
Current abbreviation
GMT+9:30
Major cities in this zone
Adelaide
Central European Time (CET)
IANA identifier
Europe/Paris
Current UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+2
Major cities in this zone
ParisLyonMarseille

Sun today in Adelaide and Paris

Adelaide
Sunrise
07:02
Sunset
17:24
Solar noon
12:13
Daylight
10h 22m
Paris
Sunrise
06:13
Sunset
21:23
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 10m

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Looking for local time? See time in Adelaide or time in Paris.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between ACST and CET right now?+
CET (Central European Time) is currently 7h 30m behind ACST (Australian Central Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does ACST or CET observe daylight saving time?+
ACST: observes daylight saving time. CET: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between ACST and CET?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 16:00–18:00 ACST (08:30–10:30 CET).
What time is it in Paris when it is 12:00 noon in Adelaide?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Adelaide (ACST), it is 04:30 Wed in Paris (CET).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for ACST and CET?+
ACST maps to "Australia/Adelaide" in the IANA database. CET maps to "Europe/Paris". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Adelaide ahead of or behind Paris?+
Whether Adelaide (ACST) is ahead of or behind Paris (CET) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CET is 7h 30m behind ACST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for ACST and CET?+
ACST is UTC+09:30 (GMT+9:30) and CET is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both ACST and CET?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between ACST and CET is 16:00–18:00 ACST.