CET to AWST Converter
AWST is 7 hours ahead of CET. 9:00 AM CET = 4:00 PM AWST.
AWST is 7 hours ahead of CET at the moment. To convert CET to AWST, add 7 hours to the CET time: 9:00 AM CET = 4:00 PM AWST.
CET (Central European Time) is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Switzerland and more. AWST (Australian Western Time) is used in Western Australia (Perth).
CET to AWST time conversion table
CET to AWST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| CET | AWST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM CET | 7:00 AM AWST | — |
| 1:00 AM CET | 8:00 AM AWST | — |
| 2:00 AM CET | 9:00 AM AWST | — |
| 3:00 AM CET | 10:00 AM AWST | — |
| 4:00 AM CET | 11:00 AM AWST | — |
| 5:00 AM CET | 12:00 PM AWST | — |
| 6:00 AM CET | 1:00 PM AWST | — |
| 7:00 AM CET | 2:00 PM AWST | — |
| 8:00 AM CET | 3:00 PM AWST | — |
| 9:00 AM CET | 4:00 PM AWST | work hours |
| 10:00 AM CET | 5:00 PM AWST | — |
| 11:00 AM CET | 6:00 PM AWST | — |
| 12:00 PM CET | 7:00 PM AWST | — |
| 1:00 PM CET | 8:00 PM AWST | — |
| 2:00 PM CET | 9:00 PM AWST | — |
| 3:00 PM CET | 10:00 PM AWST | night |
| 4:00 PM CET | 11:00 PM AWST | night |
| 5:00 PM CET | 12:00 AM AWST | next day |
| 6:00 PM CET | 1:00 AM AWST | next day |
| 7:00 PM CET | 2:00 AM AWST | next day |
| 8:00 PM CET | 3:00 AM AWST | next day |
| 9:00 PM CET | 4:00 AM AWST | next day |
| 10:00 PM CET | 5:00 AM AWST | next day |
| 11:00 PM CET | 6:00 AM AWST | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert CET to AWST
Add 7 hours to the CET time to get AWST.
Example: 9:00 AM CET = 4:00 PM AWST.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM CET = 5:00 AM AWST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between CET and AWST
The time difference between CET and AWST is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 28 Mar 2026: AWST is 7 hours ahead of CET.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: AWST is 6 hours ahead of CET.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: AWST is 7 hours ahead of CET.
CET and AWST during daylight saving time
- CET next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).
- AWST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.
Best time for a meeting between CET and AWST
CET and AWST share 1 hour of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM CET lands between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM AWST, inside working hours for both.
CET to AWST FAQ
What is the time difference between CET and AWST?
Right now AWST is 7 hours ahead of CET. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM CET in AWST?
9:00 AM CET is 4:00 PM AWST.
What is 12 PM (noon) CET in AWST?
12:00 PM CET is 7:00 PM AWST.
Is AWST ahead of or behind CET?
AWST is 7 hours ahead of CET, so it is later in AWST than in CET.
Does CET change for daylight saving time?
Yes. CET next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CET to CEST.
Does AWST change for daylight saving time?
No. AWST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between CET and AWST?
CET and AWST share 1 hour of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM CET lands between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM AWST, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.