AEST to CET Time Converter

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

Sydney · Australian Eastern Standard Time
06:55:29
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+10 · UTC+10:00
Paris · Central European Time
22:55:29
Sunday, May 10, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00

Convert a specific time

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

AEST (Australian Eastern Standard 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 AEST and CET meet?

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

Hour-by-hour AEST to CET conversion table

AEST time (Sydney)CET time (Paris)Status
00:00 Mon16:00 SunCET working
01:00 Mon17:00 SunOff-hours both sides
02:00 Mon18:00 SunOff-hours both sides
03:00 Mon19:00 SunOff-hours both sides
04:00 Mon20:00 SunOff-hours both sides
05:00 Mon21:00 SunOff-hours both sides
06:00 Mon22:00 SunOff-hours both sides
07:00 Mon23:00 SunOff-hours both sides
08:00 Mon00:00 MonOff-hours both sides
09:00 Mon01:00 MonAEST working
10:00 Mon02:00 MonAEST working
11:00 Mon03:00 MonAEST working
12:00 Mon04:00 MonAEST working
13:00 Mon05:00 MonAEST working
14:00 Mon06:00 MonAEST working
15:00 Mon07:00 MonAEST working
16:00 Mon08:00 MonAEST working
17:00 Mon09:00 MonCET working
18:00 Mon10:00 MonCET working
19:00 Mon11:00 MonCET working
20:00 Mon12:00 MonCET working
21:00 Mon13:00 MonCET working
22:00 Mon14:00 MonCET working
23:00 Mon15:00 MonCET 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 Standard Time (AEST)
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
06:38
Sunset
17:07
Solar noon
11:52
Daylight
10h 29m
Paris
Sunrise
06:17
Sunset
21:19
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 1m

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