AEDT to CET Time Converter

Convert Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) to Central European Time (CET). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 8 hours behind.

Sydney · Australian Eastern Daylight Time
16:45:24
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+10 · UTC+10:00
Paris · Central European Time
08:45:24
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00

Convert a specific time

From: AEDT (Sydney)
To: CET (Paris)
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Daylight Saving status right now

AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
No
Next spring forward
2026-10-04
Offset shift
UTC+10:00 → UTC+11:00
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 AEDT and CET meet?

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AEDT
CET
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Sydney (AEDT). 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 AEDT (08:00–10:00 CET).

Hour-by-hour AEDT to CET conversion table

AEDT time (Sydney)CET time (Paris)Status
00:00 Wed16:00 TueCET working
01:00 Wed17:00 TueOff-hours both sides
02:00 Wed18:00 TueOff-hours both sides
03:00 Wed19:00 TueOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed20:00 TueOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed21:00 TueOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed22:00 TueOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed23:00 TueOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed00:00 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed01:00 WedAEDT working
10:00 Wed02:00 WedAEDT working
11:00 Wed03:00 WedAEDT working
12:00 Wed04:00 WedAEDT working
13:00 Wed05:00 WedAEDT working
14:00 Wed06:00 WedAEDT working
15:00 Wed07:00 WedAEDT working
16:00 Wed08:00 WedAEDT working
17:00 Wed09:00 WedCET working
18:00 Wed10:00 WedCET working
19:00 Wed11:00 WedCET working
20:00 Wed12:00 WedCET working
21:00 Wed13:00 WedCET working
22:00 Wed14:00 WedCET working
23:00 Wed15:00 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 Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)
IANA identifier
Australia/Sydney
Current UTC offset
UTC+10:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+10
Major cities in this zone
SydneyMelbourneCanberra
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 Sydney and Paris

Sydney
Sunrise
06:39
Sunset
17:06
Solar noon
11:52
Daylight
10h 26m
Paris
Sunrise
06:13
Sunset
21:23
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 10m

Related converters

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between AEDT and CET right now?+
CET (Central European Time) is currently 8 hours behind AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does AEDT or CET observe daylight saving time?+
AEDT: observes daylight saving time. CET: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between AEDT and CET?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 16:00–18:00 AEDT (08:00–10:00 CET).
What time is it in Paris when it is 12:00 noon in Sydney?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Sydney (AEDT), it is 04:00 Wed in Paris (CET).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for AEDT and CET?+
AEDT maps to "Australia/Sydney" 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 Sydney ahead of or behind Paris?+
Whether Sydney (AEDT) is ahead of or behind Paris (CET) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CET is 8 hours behind AEDT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for AEDT and CET?+
AEDT is UTC+10:00 (GMT+10) 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 AEDT and CET?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between AEDT and CET is 16:00–18:00 AEDT.