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Central European Time

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Australian Eastern Time

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Australian Eastern Time is 8 hours ahead of Central European Time for most of the year, and 10 hours ahead of or 9 hours ahead of 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: Australian Eastern Time is 10 hours ahead of Central European Time
  • March 29 to April 4: Australian Eastern Time is 9 hours ahead of Central European Time
  • April 5 to October 3: Australian Eastern Time is 8 hours ahead of Central European Time
  • October 4 to October 24: Australian Eastern Time is 9 hours ahead of Central European Time
  • October 25 to December 31: Australian Eastern Time is 10 hours ahead of Central European Time

Questions

What time is 9 AM CET in AEST?

For most of the year, 9 AM Central European Time is 5 PM Australian Eastern Time. For part of the year it is 7 PM or 6 PM, because of daylight saving time.

How many hours ahead or behind is AEST from CET?

Australian Eastern Time is 8 hours ahead of Central European Time for most of the year, and 10 hours ahead of or 9 hours ahead of for part of it, because the two change their clocks on different dates.

Does the CET to AEST difference change?

Yes. It changes 4 times in 2026 because of daylight saving time.

About these time zones

CET to AEST, hour by hour

Central European TimeAustralian Eastern Time
12 AM9 AM
1 AM10 AM
2 AM11 AM
3 AM12 PM
4 AM1 PM
5 AM2 PM
6 AM3 PM
7 AM4 PM
8 AM5 PM
9 AM6 PM
10 AM7 PM
11 AM8 PM
12 PM9 PM
1 PM10 PM
2 PM11 PM
3 PM12 AM (next day)
4 PM1 AM (next day)
5 PM2 AM (next day)
6 PM3 AM (next day)
7 PM4 AM (next day)
8 PM5 AM (next day)
9 PM6 AM (next day)
10 PM7 AM (next day)
11 PM8 AM (next day)

Based on the clocks on Monday, October 12, 2026. Use the converter above for another date.

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