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AEST to CET converter
Australian Eastern Time
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Central European Time
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Central European Time is 8 hours behind Australian Eastern Time for most of the year, and 10 hours behind or 9 hours behind for part of it, because the two change their clocks on different dates.
When does the difference change?
In 2026:
- January 1 to March 28: Central European Time is 10 hours behind Australian Eastern Time
- March 29 to April 4: Central European Time is 9 hours behind Australian Eastern Time
- April 5 to October 3: Central European Time is 8 hours behind Australian Eastern Time
- October 4 to October 24: Central European Time is 9 hours behind Australian Eastern Time
- October 25 to December 31: Central European Time is 10 hours behind Australian Eastern Time
Questions
What time is 9 AM AEST in CET?
For most of the year, 9 AM Australian Eastern Time is 1 AM Central European Time. For part of the year it is 11 PM the day before or 12 AM, because of daylight saving time.
How many hours ahead or behind is CET from AEST?
Central European Time is 8 hours behind Australian Eastern Time for most of the year, and 10 hours behind or 9 hours behind for part of it, because the two change their clocks on different dates.
Does the AEST to CET difference change?
Yes. It changes 4 times in 2026 because of daylight saving time.
About these time zones
AEST to CET, hour by hour
| Australian Eastern Time | Central European Time |
|---|---|
| 12 AM | 3 PM (previous day) |
| 1 AM | 4 PM (previous day) |
| 2 AM | 5 PM (previous day) |
| 3 AM | 6 PM (previous day) |
| 4 AM | 7 PM (previous day) |
| 5 AM | 8 PM (previous day) |
| 6 AM | 9 PM (previous day) |
| 7 AM | 10 PM (previous day) |
| 8 AM | 11 PM (previous day) |
| 9 AM | 12 AM |
| 10 AM | 1 AM |
| 11 AM | 2 AM |
| 12 PM | 3 AM |
| 1 PM | 4 AM |
| 2 PM | 5 AM |
| 3 PM | 6 AM |
| 4 PM | 7 AM |
| 5 PM | 8 AM |
| 6 PM | 9 AM |
| 7 PM | 10 AM |
| 8 PM | 11 AM |
| 9 PM | 12 PM |
| 10 PM | 1 PM |
| 11 PM | 2 PM |
Based on the clocks on Monday, October 12, 2026. Use the converter above for another date.