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Central European Time to Australian Western Time

Convert times between Central European Time (CET, UTC+1:00) and Australian Western Time (AWST, UTC+8:00). Australian Western Time is 7 hours ahead of Central European Time in standard time. During daylight saving time this difference changes to 6 hours.

UTC+1:00 / +2:00UTC+8:00
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UTC Offset Reference

TimezoneAbbreviationStandard offsetDST offsetCountry
Central European TimeCET / CESTUTC+1:00UTC+2:00France / Germany
Australian Western TimeAWSTUTC+8:00Australia

* DST offset applies during summer months. Exact transition dates vary by year.

Standard Time Conversion (CETAWST)

Central European TimeAustralian Western Time
12:00 AM CET7:00 AM AWST
6:00 AM CET1:00 PM AWST
9:00 AM CET4:00 PM AWST
12:00 PM CET7:00 PM AWST
3:00 PM CET10:00 PM AWST
6:00 PM CET1:00 AM (next day) AWST
9:00 PM CET4:00 AM (next day) AWST

Summer (DST) Conversion (CESTAWST)

Central European Time (summer)Australian Western Time (summer)
12:00 AM CEST6:00 AM AWST
6:00 AM CEST12:00 PM AWST
9:00 AM CEST3:00 PM AWST
12:00 PM CEST6:00 PM AWST
3:00 PM CEST9:00 PM AWST
6:00 PM CEST12:00 AM (next day) AWST
9:00 PM CEST3:00 AM (next day) AWST

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Notes

  • Central European Time observes DST. Clocks advance 1 hour to CEST (UTC+2:00) roughly from month 3 to 10.
  • The offset difference shifts between 7h (standard) and 6h (DST season). Always verify the current offset using the live converter below.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert CET to AWST?
Add 7 hours to the CET time to get AWST. For example, 9:00 AM CET = 4:00 PM AWST.
What is the current UTC offset for Central European Time?
Central European Time is UTC+1:00 during standard time (CET) and UTC+2:00 during summer daylight saving time (CEST).
Is Australian Western Time ahead or behind Central European Time?
Australian Western Time is 7 hours ahead of Central European Time in standard time.
When is a good time to schedule a meeting between CET and AWST?
A good overlap window is around 9:00 AM CET / 4:00 PM AWST, which falls within business hours for both timezones.

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