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EAT to JST Converter

JST is 6 hours ahead of EAT

Current EAT Time
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Africa/Nairobi
Current JST Time
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Asia/Tokyo
Time Diff
6h ahead
EAT
UTC+3
JST
UTC+9
Overlapping hours: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM EAT (2h)

EAT to JST Conversion Table

Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in JST

EAT to JST time conversion table showing all 24 hours
EAT JST
12:00 AM 6:00 AM
1:00 AM 7:00 AM
2:00 AM 8:00 AM
3:00 AM 9:00 AM
4:00 AM 10:00 AM
5:00 AM 11:00 AM
6:00 AM 12:00 PM
7:00 AM 1:00 PM
8:00 AM 2:00 PM
9:00 AM 3:00 PM
10:00 AM 4:00 PM
11:00 AM 5:00 PM
12:00 PM 6:00 PM
1:00 PM 7:00 PM
2:00 PM 8:00 PM
3:00 PM 9:00 PM
4:00 PM 10:00 PM
5:00 PM 11:00 PM
6:00 PM 12:00 AM +1d
7:00 PM 1:00 AM +1d
8:00 PM 2:00 AM +1d
9:00 PM 3:00 AM +1d
10:00 PM 4:00 AM +1d
11:00 PM 5:00 AM +1d

Converting East Africa Time to Japan Standard Time

East Africa Time (EAT) and Japan Standard Time (JST) are separated by a 6 hours time difference. JST is 6 hours ahead of EAT. EAT is UTC+3, used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, while JST is UTC+9, used in Japan.

When converting from EAT to JST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM EAT equals 3:00 PM JST, 12:00 PM noon EAT equals 6:00 PM JST, and 5:00 PM EAT equals 11:00 PM JST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across EAT and JST

For professionals scheduling meetings between EAT and JST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 6 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited. 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. JST does not observe DST, staying at UTC+9 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between EAT and JST?
Japan Standard Time (JST) is 6 hours ahead of East Africa Time (EAT). When it is 12:00 PM noon in EAT, it is 6:00 PM in JST.
How do I convert EAT to JST?
To convert EAT to JST, add 6 hours to the EAT time. For example, 9:00 AM EAT is 3:00 PM JST. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does EAT or JST observe Daylight Saving Time?
EAT does not observe Daylight Saving Time. JST does not observe Daylight Saving Time. During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may change by 1 hour.
What is the best time to schedule a call between EAT and JST?
The best time to schedule a call between EAT and JST is during overlapping business hours. If you are in EAT, try scheduling between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM your time, then check the conversion table above to see what that corresponds to in JST.
Is EAT ahead or behind JST?
EAT (UTC+3) is 6 hours behind JST (UTC+9). EAT corresponds to the IANA time zone Africa/Nairobi, while JST corresponds to Asia/Tokyo.

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