NZST to EAT Converter
EAT is 9 hours behind NZST
NZST to EAT Conversion Table
Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in EAT
| NZST | EAT |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 PM -1d |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 PM -1d |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 PM -1d |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1d |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1d |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1d |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1d |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1d |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1d |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
Converting New Zealand Standard Time to East Africa Time
New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) and East Africa Time (EAT) are separated by a 9 hours time difference. EAT is 9 hours behind NZST. NZST is UTC+12, used in New Zealand, while EAT is UTC+3, used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania.
When converting from NZST to EAT, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM NZST equals 12:00 AM EAT, 12:00 PM noon NZST equals 3:00 AM EAT, and 5:00 PM NZST equals 8:00 AM EAT. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.
Scheduling Across NZST and EAT
For professionals scheduling meetings between NZST 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 9 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
NZST observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to NZDT (UTC+13) during summer months. EAT does not observe DST, staying at UTC+3 year-round. 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.