EAT — East Africa Time
UTC+03:00 · 3 hours ahead of UTC
Details
| Abbreviation | EAT |
| Full name | East Africa Time |
| UTC offset | UTC+03:00 |
| IANA identifier | Africa/Nairobi |
| DST | Not observed |
Time Difference from EAT
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | +7h |
| Chicago | +8h |
| Los Angeles | +10h |
| London | +2h |
| Paris | +1h |
| Moscow | Same time |
| Dubai | -1h |
| Mumbai | -2h 30m |
| Bangkok | -4h |
| Shanghai | -5h |
| Tokyo | -6h |
| Sydney | -7h |
| Auckland | -9h |
Using EAT in practice
Planning notes for business hours, handoffs, and recurring meetings in this timezone.
Right now
It is currently afternoon in EAT, which is inside a normal workday. Standard business-hour checks should use 9:00 AM-5:00 PM local time.
Best overlap
The best listed workday overlap is with Moscow: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM EAT equals 9:00 AM-5:00 PM there.
Recurring events
This zone has no listed DST shift, which keeps recurring events simpler across the year.
| Market | EAT | Their time |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Dubai | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Paris | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM |
| London | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM | 11:30 AM-5:30 PM |
| Bangkok | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM | 1:00 PM-5:00 PM |
Convert EAT to Other Time Zones
Cities in EAT
About EAT (East Africa Time)
EAT (East Africa Time) is a time zone with a UTC offset of +03:00, meaning it is 3 hours ahead of UTC. The IANA timezone database identifies it as Africa/Nairobi. It is used in 8 countries, including Egypt, Ethiopia, Iraq, Kenya, and others.
EAT does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of +03:00 remains the same throughout the year, which simplifies scheduling with locations in this time zone.
Major cities in EAT include Nairobi, and 28 more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is EAT?
EAT stands for East Africa Time. It is 3 hours ahead of UTC (UTC+03:00). The IANA timezone identifier is Africa/Nairobi.
What is the current time in EAT?
The current EAT time is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. EAT is UTC+03:00, which is 3 hours ahead of UTC.
Does EAT observe daylight saving time?
No, EAT does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of +03:00 remains constant throughout the year.
What countries use EAT?
Countries and regions using EAT include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iraq, Kenya, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Tanzania, Turkey.
How do I convert EAT to my local time?
Use our time zone converter to convert EAT to any other time zone. You can also check the time difference table on this page which shows the offset between EAT and 13 major world cities.