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EAT to EST Time Converter

EST is 8 hours behind EAT right now. 9:00 AM in EAT is 1:00 AM in EST.

Time now: EAT and EST

🌐 East Africa Time (EAT)2:12 AMTuesday, November 10 · UTC+03:00
🌐 Eastern Time (US & Canada)6:12 PMMonday, November 9 · UTC-05:00

EST is 8 hours behind EAT right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 8 hours at some times of the year and 7 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

EAT to EST conversion table

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

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

Best time to meet between EAT and EST

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

  • 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EAT = 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EST

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 EST change?

Yes. Right now EST is 8 hours behind EAT. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:

  • Sunday, 14 March 2027: EST moves its clocks forward. EST is 7 hours behind EAT from then (it was 8 hours before).
  • Sunday, 7 November 2027: EST moves its clocks back. EST is 8 hours behind EAT from then (it was 7 hours before).

Office hours in each other's time

  • 9 AM to 6 PM in EAT is 1:00 AM to 10:00 AM in EST.
  • 9 AM to 6 PM in EST is 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM (next day) in EAT.

Based on today's clock settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between EAT and EST?

EST is 8 hours behind EAT right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 8 hours at some times of the year and 7 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

How do I convert EAT to EST?

Subtract 8 hours from the EAT time to get the EST time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in EAT is 1:00 AM in EST. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.

What is the current time in EST?

It is 6:12 PM in EST on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 2:12 AM in EAT.

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

Yes. Right now EST is 8 hours behind EAT. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: EST moves its clocks forward. EST is 7 hours behind EAT from then (it was 8 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: EST moves its clocks back. EST is 8 hours behind EAT from then (it was 7 hours before).

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

Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EAT = 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EST. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.

What does EST mean?

Eastern Time is EST (UTC-05:00) in winter and EDT (UTC-04:00) in summer.

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