AST to CET Time Converter
Arabia Standard Time → Central European Time
AST = UTC+3CET = UTC+2
⚠️ AST is ambiguous — on this page it means Arabia Standard Time. It also refers to:
AST (Riyadh) ↔ CET (Paris)
7h of business hours overlap daily (09:00–17:00)
AST (Riyadh)
CET (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 cet?
Arabia Standard Time (ast) is UTC+3 and Central European Time (cet) 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 cet used?
Central European Time (cet) is used in France and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is Europe/Paris.
How do I convert ast to cet?
Use the interactive converter above. Drag the time slider to any ast time and the cet equivalent updates instantly. You can also type a time like "3pm" or "15:00" in the input bar.
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