Convert CET to AST Time
Free online converter with current times, time difference, and conversion table between CET and AST time zones.
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Time difference: -5 hours
CET to AST Conversion Table
This table shows common CET times converted to AST time:
About CET and AST Time Zones
CET Time Zone
Full Name: Central European Time
UTC Offset: UTC+1
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Standard time in Central Europe.
Used in: Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Sweden, Norway
AST Time Zone
Full Name: Atlantic Standard Time
UTC Offset: UTC-4
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Standard time in the Atlantic Time Zone.
Used in: Canada, Bermuda, Barbados, Dominican Republic
How to Convert CET to AST
Enter CET Time
Enter the CET time you want to convert using the time picker or by typing directly in 24-hour format.
Click Convert
Click the "Convert Time" button to perform the conversion from CET to AST.
View Result
The equivalent AST time will be displayed, along with the time difference between the two zones.
Use Conversion Table
For quick reference, you can also use the conversion table below that shows common CET times converted to AST.
Common Uses for CET to AST Conversion
International Business
Schedule meetings and calls between locations in Germany and Canada time zones.
Travel Planning
Calculate arrival times and plan activities when traveling between Germany and Canada.
Event Scheduling
Convert event times for international broadcasts, webinars, or sports events between these regions.
Keeping in Touch
Find the best times to call friends, family, or colleagues across these time zones.
Frequently Asked Questions
The time difference between CET and AST is -5 hours. This means that when it's noon (12:00 PM) in CET, it's 7:00 AM in AST.
To convert CET to AST time, subtract 5 hours from the CET time. You can use our converter at the top of this page for instant and accurate conversions.
CET observes DST. AST observes DST.
Partial overlap in business hours.
Our converter uses standard time zone offsets. For the most accurate conversions during DST transition periods, please verify the exact dates when DST begins or ends in the relevant regions, as these can vary by year and location.