World Timezones

CAT to ACST Converter

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Central Africa Time6:35 amFri, Jun 5
Central Africa TimeCAT
Africa · UTC+2
6:35 amFri, Jun 5
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Australian Central TimeACST
Oceania · UTC+9:30
2:05 pmFri, Jun 5
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Offset

The time difference between Central Africa Time and Australian Central Time is 7.5 hours.

7.5 hours

Central Africa Time (CAT) is behind Australian Central Time (ACST).

CAT: UTC+2

ACST: UTC+9:30

Neither Central Africa Time nor Australian Central Time is currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–10 AM in Central Africa Time (4 PM–5 PM in Australian Central Time).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 9:00 AM Central Africa Time (4:30 PM Australian Central Time).

This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.

Public holidays in 2026

National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.

Australia

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Australia DayMon, Jan 26
  • Good FridayFri, Apr 3
  • Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
  • Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
  • St. Stephen's DayMon, Dec 28

About these zones

Central Africa Time is also known as CAT. To call Zambia, dial +260.

Australian Central Time is also known as ACST, or ACDT. To call Australia, dial +61.

Australian Central Time is approximately 6,450 miles southeast of Central Africa Time.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

CATACSTDay
12:00 am7:30 amSame day
1:00 am8:30 amSame day
2:00 am9:30 amSame day
3:00 am10:30 amSame day
4:00 am11:30 amSame day
5:00 am12:30 pmSame day
6:00 am1:30 pmSame day
7:00 am2:30 pmSame day
8:00 am3:30 pmSame day
9:00 am4:30 pmSame day
10:00 am5:30 pmSame day
11:00 am6:30 pmSame day
12:00 pm7:30 pmSame day
1:00 pm8:30 pmSame day
2:00 pm9:30 pmSame day
3:00 pm10:30 pmSame day
4:00 pm11:30 pmSame day
5:00 pm12:30 am+1 day
6:00 pm1:30 am+1 day
7:00 pm2:30 am+1 day
8:00 pm3:30 am+1 day
9:00 pm4:30 am+1 day
10:00 pm5:30 am+1 day
11:00 pm6:30 am+1 day

Daylight saving time

Australian Central Time observes daylight saving time; Central Africa Time does not. The offset between the two zones changes when Australian Central Time transitions: on Sunday, October 4, 2026, clocks spring forward from ACST to ACDT.

See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.

Daylight today

Central Africa Time
Sunrise
6:22 AM
Sunset
5:28 PM
Day length
11h 6m
Australian Central Time
Sunrise
7:18 AM
Sunset
5:12 PM
Day length
9h 55m

Daylight overlap: 3h 20m — 6:22 AM–9:42 AM in Central Africa Time (1:52 PM–5:12 PM in Australian Central Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Cities in Central Africa Time

Cities in Australian Central Time

Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.

Airports in these zones

Airports in Central Africa Time

  • HRE

Airports in Australian Central Time

  • ADL

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am CAT in ACST?
9:00 am CAT is 4:30 pm ACST.
What is 12:00 pm CAT in ACST?
12:00 pm CAT is 7:30 pm ACST.
What is 12:30 pm CAT in ACST?
12:30 pm CAT is 8:00 pm ACST.
What is 2:00 pm CAT in ACST?
2:00 pm CAT is 9:30 pm ACST.
What is 5:00 pm CAT in ACST?
5:00 pm CAT is 12:30 am ACST, the next day.
What is 11:30 pm CAT in ACST?
11:30 pm CAT is 7:00 am ACST, the next day.