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EET to AST Converter

AST is 6 hours behind EET

Current EET Time
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Europe/Bucharest
Current AST Time
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America/Halifax
Time Diff
6h behind
EET
UTC+2
AST
UTC-4
Overlapping hours: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM EET (2h)

EET to AST Conversion Table

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

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

Converting Eastern European Time to Atlantic Standard Time

Eastern European Time (EET) and Atlantic Standard Time (AST) are separated by a 6 hours time difference. AST is 6 hours behind EET. EET is UTC+2, used in Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, while AST is UTC-4, used in Canada, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands.

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

Scheduling Across EET and AST

For professionals scheduling meetings between EET and AST, 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

EET observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to EEST (UTC+3) during summer months. AST observes DST, switching to ADT (UTC-3). 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between EET and AST?
Atlantic Standard Time (AST) is 6 hours behind Eastern European Time (EET). When it is 12:00 PM noon in EET, it is 6:00 AM in AST.
How do I convert EET to AST?
To convert EET to AST, subtract 6 hours from the EET time. For example, 9:00 AM EET is 3:00 AM AST. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does EET or AST observe Daylight Saving Time?
EET observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to EEST (UTC+3). AST observes DST, switching to ADT (UTC-3). During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may change by 1 hour.
What is the best time to schedule a call between EET and AST?
The best time to schedule a call between EET and AST is during overlapping business hours. If you are in EET, 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 AST.
Is EET ahead or behind AST?
EET (UTC+2) is 6 hours ahead of AST (UTC-4). EET corresponds to the IANA time zone Europe/Bucharest, while AST corresponds to America/Halifax.

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