EAT to EST Converter

Converting East Africa Time to Eastern Standard Time

East Africa Time (EAT) and Eastern Standard Time (EST) are separated by a 8 hours time difference. EST is 8 hours behind EAT. EAT is UTC+3, used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, while EST is UTC-5, used in United States, Canada, Jamaica.

When converting from EAT to EST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM EAT equals 1:00 AM EST, 12:00 PM noon EAT equals 4:00 AM EST, and 5:00 PM EAT equals 9:00 AM EST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across EAT and EST

For professionals scheduling meetings between EAT and EST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 8 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited, making early morning or late evening calls necessary for one party. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.

Daylight Saving Time Considerations

EAT does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+3 year-round. EST observes DST, switching to EDT (UTC-4). During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may temporarily change by 1 hour. Always verify the current offset during spring and fall transition periods.