CET to Townsville Time Converter
AEST is 9 hours ahead of CET. 9:00 AM CET = 6:00 PM AEST.
AEST is 9 hours ahead of CET at the moment. To convert CET to Townsville Time, add 9 hours to the CET time: 9:00 AM CET = 6:00 PM AEST.
CET (Central European Time) is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Switzerland and more. Townsville Time (Townsville time) is used in Townsville, Australia.
CET to Townsville Time time conversion table
CET to Townsville Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| CET | Townsville Time | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM CET | 9:00 AM AEST | — |
| 1:00 AM CET | 10:00 AM AEST | — |
| 2:00 AM CET | 11:00 AM AEST | — |
| 3:00 AM CET | 12:00 PM AEST | — |
| 4:00 AM CET | 1:00 PM AEST | — |
| 5:00 AM CET | 2:00 PM AEST | — |
| 6:00 AM CET | 3:00 PM AEST | — |
| 7:00 AM CET | 4:00 PM AEST | — |
| 8:00 AM CET | 5:00 PM AEST | — |
| 9:00 AM CET | 6:00 PM AEST | — |
| 10:00 AM CET | 7:00 PM AEST | — |
| 11:00 AM CET | 8:00 PM AEST | — |
| 12:00 PM CET | 9:00 PM AEST | — |
| 1:00 PM CET | 10:00 PM AEST | night |
| 2:00 PM CET | 11:00 PM AEST | night |
| 3:00 PM CET | 12:00 AM AEST | next day |
| 4:00 PM CET | 1:00 AM AEST | next day |
| 5:00 PM CET | 2:00 AM AEST | next day |
| 6:00 PM CET | 3:00 AM AEST | next day |
| 7:00 PM CET | 4:00 AM AEST | next day |
| 8:00 PM CET | 5:00 AM AEST | next day |
| 9:00 PM CET | 6:00 AM AEST | next day |
| 10:00 PM CET | 7:00 AM AEST | next day |
| 11:00 PM CET | 8:00 AM AEST | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert CET to Townsville Time
Add 9 hours to the CET time to get Townsville Time.
Example: 9:00 AM CET = 6:00 PM AEST.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM CET = 7:00 AM AEST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between CET and Townsville Time
The time difference between CET and Townsville Time 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: Townsville Time is 9 hours ahead of CET.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: Townsville Time is 8 hours ahead of CET.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: Townsville Time is 9 hours ahead of CET.
CET and Townsville Time 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).
- Townsville Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+10 all year.
Best time for a meeting between CET and Townsville Time
CET and Townsville Time have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM CET, which is 4:00 PM AEST.
CET to Townsville Time FAQ
What is the time difference between CET and Townsville Time?
Right now AEST is 9 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 Townsville Time?
9:00 AM CET is 6:00 PM AEST.
What is 12 PM (noon) CET in Townsville Time?
12:00 PM CET is 9:00 PM AEST.
Is Townsville Time ahead of or behind CET?
AEST is 9 hours ahead of CET, so it is later in Townsville Time 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 Townsville Time change for daylight saving time?
No. Townsville Time 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 Townsville Time?
CET and Townsville Time have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM CET, which is 4:00 PM AEST.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.