Question 1

What is the time difference between AEST and CET?

Accepted Answer

Central European Time (CET) is 10 hours behind Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST). Use the conversion table above to see the exact time for each hour.

Question 2

How do I convert AEST to CET?

Accepted Answer

To convert AEST to CET, subtract 10 hours from the AEST time. For example, 9:00 AM AEST is 11:00 PM CET.

Question 3

What time is it in CET when it's noon in AEST?

Accepted Answer

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in AEST, it's 2:00 AM in CET. CET is 10 hours behind AEST.

Question 4

How many hours behind is CET from AEST?

Accepted Answer

CET is 10 hours behind AEST. This means when it's 9:00 AM in AEST, it's 11:00 PM in CET.

Question 5

Is CET ahead or behind AEST?

Accepted Answer

CET is behind AEST by 10 hours. Clocks in CET show an earlier time than AEST.

Question 6

Does AEST observe daylight saving time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Australian Eastern Standard Time observes daylight saving time. During DST, the abbreviation changes to AEDT and clocks move forward by one hour.

Question 7

Does CET observe daylight saving time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Central European Time observes daylight saving time. During DST, the abbreviation changes to CEST and clocks move forward by one hour.

Question 8

What is the best time to call from AEST to CET?

Accepted Answer

The best time for a call between AEST and CET is during overlapping business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in both timezones. Check the color-coded conversion table above — green hours indicate business hours in both zones.

Question 9

When does daylight saving time change in AEST?

Accepted Answer

Daylight saving time transitions vary by year and region. Australian Eastern Standard Time observes DST, which typically shifts clocks forward by one hour in spring and back in fall. During DST transitions, the time difference between AEST and CET may temporarily change. Check our DST change calendar for exact dates.

Question 10

Do AEST and CET ever have the same time?

Accepted Answer

No, AEST and CET are always 10 hours apart. Both timezones observe DST, so the difference remains consistent.

Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEDT)	Period	Central European Time (CET)	Period
12:00 AM	Night	2:00 PM-1d	Business
1:00 AM	Night	3:00 PM-1d	Business
2:00 AM	Night	4:00 PM-1d	Business
3:00 AM	Night	5:00 PM-1d	Business
4:00 AM	Night	6:00 PM-1d	Evening
5:00 AM	Night	7:00 PM-1d	Evening
6:00 AM	Morning	8:00 PM-1d	Evening
7:00 AM	Morning	9:00 PM-1d	Evening
8:00 AM	Morning	10:00 PM-1d	Evening
9:00 AM	Business	11:00 PM-1d	Evening
10:00 AM	Business	12:00 AM	Night
11:00 AM	Business	1:00 AM	Night
12:00 PM	Business	2:00 AM	Night
1:00 PM	Business	3:00 AM	Night
2:00 PM	Business	4:00 AM	Night
3:00 PM	Business	5:00 AM	Night
4:00 PM	Business	6:00 AM	Morning
5:00 PM	Business	7:00 AM	Morning
6:00 PM	Evening	8:00 AM	Morning
7:00 PM	Evening	9:00 AM	Business
8:00 PM	Evening	10:00 AM	Business
9:00 PM	Evening	11:00 AM	Business
10:00 PM	Evening	12:00 PM	Business
11:00 PM	Evening	1:00 PM	Business

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