CET to AEST Time Converter

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

Paris · Central European Time
22:55:27
Sunday, May 10, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00
Sydney · Australian Eastern Standard Time
06:55:27
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+10 · UTC+10:00

Convert a specific time

From: CET (Paris)
To: AEST (Sydney)
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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
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

When can CET and AEST meet?

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CET
AEST
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.
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 08:00–10:00 CET (16:00–18:00 AEST).

Hour-by-hour CET to AEST conversion table

CET time (Paris)AEST time (Sydney)Status
00:00 Sun08:00 SunOff-hours both sides
01:00 Sun09:00 SunAEST working
02:00 Sun10:00 SunAEST working
03:00 Sun11:00 SunAEST working
04:00 Sun12:00 SunAEST working
05:00 Sun13:00 SunAEST working
06:00 Sun14:00 SunAEST working
07:00 Sun15:00 SunAEST working
08:00 Sun16:00 SunAEST working
09:00 Sun17:00 SunCET working
10:00 Sun18:00 SunCET working
11:00 Sun19:00 SunCET working
12:00 Sun20:00 SunCET working
13:00 Sun21:00 SunCET working
14:00 Sun22:00 SunCET working
15:00 Sun23:00 SunCET working
16:00 Sun00:00 MonCET working
17:00 Sun01:00 MonOff-hours both sides
18:00 Sun02:00 MonOff-hours both sides
19:00 Sun03:00 MonOff-hours both sides
20:00 Sun04:00 MonOff-hours both sides
21:00 Sun05:00 MonOff-hours both sides
22:00 Sun06:00 MonOff-hours both sides
23:00 Sun07:00 MonOff-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 Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
IANA identifier
Australia/Sydney
Current UTC offset
UTC+10:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+10
Major cities in this zone
SydneyMelbourneCanberra

Sun today in Paris and Sydney

Paris
Sunrise
06:17
Sunset
21:19
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 1m
Sydney
Sunrise
06:38
Sunset
17:07
Solar noon
11:52
Daylight
10h 29m

Related converters

AEST to CET (reverse)CET to ESTCET to PSTCET to GMTCET to UTCCET to ISTEST to AESTPST to AESTGMT to AESTUTC to AESTIST to AEST
Looking for local time? See time in Paris or time in Sydney.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CET and AEST right now?+
AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) is currently 8 hours 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 AEST observe daylight saving time?+
CET: observes daylight saving time. AEST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CET and AEST?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 08:00–10:00 CET (16:00–18:00 AEST).
What time is it in Sydney when it is 12:00 noon in Paris?+
When it is 12:00 Sun in Paris (CET), it is 20:00 Sun in Sydney (AEST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CET and AEST?+
CET maps to "Europe/Paris" in the IANA database. AEST maps to "Australia/Sydney". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Paris ahead of or behind Sydney?+
Whether Paris (CET) is ahead of or behind Sydney (AEST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now AEST is 8 hours 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 AEST?+
CET is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2) and AEST is UTC+10:00 (GMT+10). 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 AEST?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between CET and AEST is 08:00–10:00 CET.