CET to ACST Time Converter

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

Paris · Central European Time
19:27:34
Thursday, May 14, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00
Adelaide · Australian Central Standard Time
02:57:34
Friday, May 15, 2026
GMT+9:30 · UTC+09:30

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

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
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

When can CET and ACST meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Paris (CET). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–09:00 CET (16:30–16:30 ACST).

Hour-by-hour CET to ACST conversion table

CET time (Paris)ACST time (Adelaide)Status
00:00 Thu07:30 ThuOff-hours both sides
01:00 Thu08:30 ThuOff-hours both sides
02:00 Thu09:30 ThuACST working
03:00 Thu10:30 ThuACST working
04:00 Thu11:30 ThuACST working
05:00 Thu12:30 ThuACST working
06:00 Thu13:30 ThuACST working
07:00 Thu14:30 ThuACST working
08:00 Thu15:30 ThuACST working
09:00 Thu16:30 ThuBoth at work
10:00 Thu17:30 ThuCET working
11:00 Thu18:30 ThuCET working
12:00 Thu19:30 ThuCET working
13:00 Thu20:30 ThuCET working
14:00 Thu21:30 ThuCET working
15:00 Thu22:30 ThuCET working
16:00 Thu23:30 ThuCET working
17:00 Thu00:30 FriOff-hours both sides
18:00 Thu01:30 FriOff-hours both sides
19:00 Thu02:30 FriOff-hours both sides
20:00 Thu03:30 FriOff-hours both sides
21:00 Thu04:30 FriOff-hours both sides
22:00 Thu05:30 FriOff-hours both sides
23:00 Thu06:30 FriOff-hours both sides

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

Central European Time (CET)
IANA identifier
Europe/Paris
Current UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+2
Major cities in this zone
ParisLyonMarseille
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

Sun today in Paris and Adelaide

Paris
Sunrise
06:11
Sunset
21:24
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 12m
Adelaide
Sunrise
07:03
Sunset
17:22
Solar noon
12:13
Daylight
10h 19m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CET and ACST right now?+
ACST (Australian Central Standard Time) is currently 7h 30m ahead CET (Central European Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does CET or ACST observe daylight saving time?+
CET: observes daylight saving time. ACST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CET and ACST?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–09:00 CET (16:30–16:30 ACST), giving 1 hour when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Adelaide when it is 12:00 noon in Paris?+
When it is 12:00 Thu in Paris (CET), it is 19:30 Thu in Adelaide (ACST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CET and ACST?+
CET maps to "Europe/Paris" in the IANA database. ACST maps to "Australia/Adelaide". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Paris ahead of or behind Adelaide?+
Whether Paris (CET) is ahead of or behind Adelaide (ACST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now ACST is 7h 30m ahead CET. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for CET and ACST?+
CET is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2) and ACST is UTC+09:30 (GMT+9:30). 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 CET and ACST?+
Yes. There are 1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–09:00 CET.