EAT to BST Time Converter

BST is 3 hours behind EAT right now. 9:00 AM in EAT is 6:00 AM in BST.

Time now: EAT and BST

🌐 East Africa Time (EAT)3:01 AMTuesday, November 10 · UTC+03:00
🌐 British Summer Time (UK)12:01 AMTuesday, November 10 · UTC+00:00

BST is 3 hours behind EAT right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 3 hours at some times of the year and 2 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

EAT to BST conversion table

Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.

EATBST
12:00 AM9:00 PMprevious day
1:00 AM10:00 PMprevious day
2:00 AM11:00 PMprevious day
3:00 AM12:00 AM
4:00 AM1:00 AM
5:00 AM2:00 AM
6:00 AM3:00 AM
7:00 AM4:00 AM
8:00 AM5:00 AM
9:00 AM6:00 AM
10:00 AM7:00 AM
11:00 AM8:00 AM
12:00 PM9:00 AM
1:00 PM10:00 AM
2:00 PM11:00 AM
3:00 PM12:00 PM
4:00 PM1:00 PM
5:00 PM2:00 PM
6:00 PM3:00 PM
7:00 PM4:00 PM
8:00 PM5:00 PM
9:00 PM6:00 PM
10:00 PM7:00 PM
11:00 PM8:00 PM

Best time to meet between EAT and BST

Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):

  • 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM EAT = 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM BST

The time difference changes during the year because of daylight saving time, so these windows shift by an hour at other times.

Does the time difference between EAT and BST change?

Yes. Right now BST is 3 hours behind EAT. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:

  • Sunday, 28 March 2027: BST moves its clocks forward. BST is 2 hours behind EAT from then (it was 3 hours before).
  • Sunday, 31 October 2027: BST moves its clocks back. BST is 3 hours behind EAT from then (it was 2 hours before).

Office hours in each other's time

  • 9 AM to 6 PM in EAT is 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM in BST.
  • 9 AM to 6 PM in BST is 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM in EAT.

Based on today's clock settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between EAT and BST?

BST is 3 hours behind EAT right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 3 hours at some times of the year and 2 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

How do I convert EAT to BST?

Subtract 3 hours from the EAT time to get the BST time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in EAT is 6:00 AM in BST. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.

What is the current time in BST?

It is 12:01 AM in BST on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 3:01 AM in EAT.

Does the time difference between EAT and BST change during the year?

Yes. Right now BST is 3 hours behind EAT. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 28 March 2027: BST moves its clocks forward. BST is 2 hours behind EAT from then (it was 3 hours before). Sunday, 31 October 2027: BST moves its clocks back. BST is 3 hours behind EAT from then (it was 2 hours before).

What is the best time for a meeting between EAT and BST?

Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM EAT = 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM BST. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.

What does BST mean?

The UK uses GMT in winter and BST in summer.