CET to AWST Time Converter

Convert Central European Time (CET) to Australian Western Standard Time (AWST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 6 hours ahead.

Paris · Central European Time
04:36:29
Saturday, May 16, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00
Perth · Australian Western Standard Time
10:36:29
Saturday, May 16, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00

Convert a specific time

From: CET (Paris)
To: AWST (Perth)
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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
AWST (Australian Western Standard Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: CET observes DST while AWST does not. The 6-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CET starts or ends DST.

When can CET and AWST meet?

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AWST
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.
2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–10:00 CET (15:00–16:00 AWST).

Hour-by-hour CET to AWST conversion table

CET time (Paris)AWST time (Perth)Status
00:00 Sat06:00 SatOff-hours both sides
01:00 Sat07:00 SatOff-hours both sides
02:00 Sat08:00 SatOff-hours both sides
03:00 Sat09:00 SatAWST working
04:00 Sat10:00 SatAWST working
05:00 Sat11:00 SatAWST working
06:00 Sat12:00 SatAWST working
07:00 Sat13:00 SatAWST working
08:00 Sat14:00 SatAWST working
09:00 Sat15:00 SatBoth at work
10:00 Sat16:00 SatBoth at work
11:00 Sat17:00 SatCET working
12:00 Sat18:00 SatCET working
13:00 Sat19:00 SatCET working
14:00 Sat20:00 SatCET working
15:00 Sat21:00 SatCET working
16:00 Sat22:00 SatCET working
17:00 Sat23:00 SatOff-hours both sides
18:00 Sat00:00 SunOff-hours both sides
19:00 Sat01:00 SunOff-hours both sides
20:00 Sat02:00 SunOff-hours both sides
21:00 Sat03:00 SunOff-hours both sides
22:00 Sat04:00 SunOff-hours both sides
23:00 Sat05:00 SunOff-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 Western Standard Time (AWST)
IANA identifier
Australia/Perth
Current UTC offset
UTC+08:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+8
Major cities in this zone
Perth

Sun today in Paris and Perth

Paris
Sunrise
06:09
Sunset
21:27
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 18m
Perth
Sunrise
06:59
Sunset
17:28
Solar noon
12:14
Daylight
10h 29m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CET and AWST right now?+
AWST (Australian Western Standard Time) is currently 6 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 AWST observe daylight saving time?+
CET: observes daylight saving time. AWST: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CET and AWST?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–10:00 CET (15:00–16:00 AWST), giving 2 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Perth when it is 12:00 noon in Paris?+
When it is 12:00 Sat in Paris (CET), it is 18:00 Sat in Perth (AWST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CET and AWST?+
CET maps to "Europe/Paris" in the IANA database. AWST maps to "Australia/Perth". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Paris ahead of or behind Perth?+
Whether Paris (CET) is ahead of or behind Perth (AWST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now AWST is 6 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 AWST?+
CET is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2) and AWST is UTC+08:00 (GMT+8). 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 AWST?+
Yes. There are 2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–10:00 CET.