EST to EAT Time Converter
EAT is 8 hours ahead of EST right now. 9:00 AM in EST is 5:00 PM in EAT.
Time now: EST and EAT
EAT is 8 hours ahead of EST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 7 hours at some times of the year and 8 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
EST to EAT conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| EST | EAT |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AMnext day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AMnext day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AMnext day |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AMnext day |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AMnext day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AMnext day |
Best time to meet between EST and EAT
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EST = 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EAT
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 EST and EAT change?
Yes. Right now EAT is 8 hours ahead of EST. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: EST moves its clocks forward. EAT is 7 hours ahead of EST from then (it was 8 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: EST moves its clocks back. EAT is 8 hours ahead of EST from then (it was 7 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in EST is 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM (next day) in EAT.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in EAT is 1:00 AM to 10:00 AM in EST.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between EST and EAT?
EAT is 8 hours ahead of EST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 7 hours at some times of the year and 8 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert EST to EAT?
Add 8 hours to the EST time to get the EAT time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in EST is 5:00 PM in EAT. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in EAT?
It is 2:59 AM in EAT on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 6:59 PM in EST.
Does the time difference between EST and EAT change during the year?
Yes. Right now EAT is 8 hours ahead of EST. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: EST moves its clocks forward. EAT is 7 hours ahead of EST from then (it was 8 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: EST moves its clocks back. EAT is 8 hours ahead of EST from then (it was 7 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between EST and EAT?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EST = 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EAT. 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.