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GST to EAT Converter

EAT is 1 hour behind GST

Current GST Time
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Asia/Dubai
Current EAT Time
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Africa/Nairobi
Time Diff
1h behind
GST
UTC+4
EAT
UTC+3
Overlapping hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM GST (7h)

GST to EAT Conversion Table

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

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

Converting Gulf Standard Time to East Africa Time

Gulf Standard Time (GST) and East Africa Time (EAT) are separated by a 1 hour time difference. EAT is 1 hour behind GST. GST is UTC+4, used in United Arab Emirates, Oman, while EAT is UTC+3, used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania.

When converting from GST to EAT, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM GST equals 8:00 AM EAT, 12:00 PM noon GST equals 11:00 AM EAT, and 5:00 PM GST equals 4:00 PM EAT. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across GST and EAT

For professionals scheduling meetings between GST and EAT, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 1 hour 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

GST does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+4 year-round. EAT does not observe DST, staying at UTC+3 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between GST and EAT?
East Africa Time (EAT) is 1 hour behind Gulf Standard Time (GST). When it is 12:00 PM noon in GST, it is 11:00 AM in EAT.
How do I convert GST to EAT?
To convert GST to EAT, subtract 1 hour from the GST time. For example, 9:00 AM GST is 8:00 AM EAT. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does GST or EAT observe Daylight Saving Time?
GST does not observe Daylight Saving Time. EAT 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 GST and EAT?
The best time to schedule a call between GST and EAT is during overlapping business hours. If you are in GST, 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 EAT.
Is GST ahead or behind EAT?
GST (UTC+4) is 1 hour ahead of EAT (UTC+3). GST corresponds to the IANA time zone Asia/Dubai, while EAT corresponds to Africa/Nairobi.

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