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EET to EST Converter

EST is 7 hours behind EET

Current EET Time
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Europe/Bucharest
Current EST Time
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America/New_York
Time Diff
7h behind
EET
UTC+2
EST
UTC-5
Overlapping hours: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EET (1h)

EET to EST Conversion Table

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

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

Converting Eastern European Time to Eastern Standard Time

Eastern European Time (EET) and Eastern Standard Time (EST) are separated by a 7 hours time difference. EST is 7 hours behind EET. EET is UTC+2, used in Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, while EST is UTC-5, used in United States, Canada, Jamaica.

When converting from EET to EST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM EET equals 2:00 AM EST, 12:00 PM noon EET equals 5:00 AM EST, and 5:00 PM EET equals 10:00 AM EST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across EET and EST

For professionals scheduling meetings between EET 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 7 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. 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between EET and EST?
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 7 hours behind Eastern European Time (EET). When it is 12:00 PM noon in EET, it is 5:00 AM in EST.
How do I convert EET to EST?
To convert EET to EST, subtract 7 hours from the EET time. For example, 9:00 AM EET is 2:00 AM EST. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does EET or EST observe Daylight Saving Time?
EET observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to EEST (UTC+3). EST observes DST, switching to EDT (UTC-4). 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 EST?
The best time to schedule a call between EET and EST 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 EST.
Is EET ahead or behind EST?
EET (UTC+2) is 7 hours ahead of EST (UTC-5). EET corresponds to the IANA time zone Europe/Bucharest, while EST corresponds to America/New_York.

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