AST to CEST Time Converter
Arabia Standard Time → Central European Summer Time
AST = UTC+3CEST = UTC+2
⚠️ AST is ambiguous — on this page it means Arabia Standard Time. It also refers to:
AST (Riyadh) ↔ CEST (Paris)
7h of business hours overlap daily (09:00–17:00)
AST (Riyadh)
CEST (Paris)
Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working. Purple = one side only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between ast and cest?
Arabia Standard Time (ast) is UTC+3 and Central European Summer Time (cest) is UTC+2. The difference between them is 1 hours.
Where is ast used?
Arabia Standard Time (ast) is used in Saudi Arabia and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Riyadh. Note: ast is ambiguous and may refer to other timezones.
Where is cest used?
Central European Summer Time (cest) is used in France and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is Europe/Paris.
How do I convert ast to cest?
Use the interactive converter above. Drag the time slider to any ast time and the cest equivalent updates instantly. You can also type a time like "3pm" or "15:00" in the input bar.
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