EAT (East Africa Time) is UTC+3, all year. It is used in Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Dar es Salaam and Kampala.
Where and when EAT is used
| IANA time zone | Uses EAT | Main cities |
|---|---|---|
| Africa/Nairobi | All year | Nairobi, Kakamega, Mombasa |
| Africa/Addis_Ababa | All year | Addis Ababa, Jijiga, Gonder |
| Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | All year | Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, Dodoma |
| Africa/Kampala | All year | Kampala, Nansana, Kira Town |
EAT to UTC, GMT and other zones
Because EAT always means UTC+3, each row below is a fixed difference. Check the date only to know whether a place is on EAT at all.
| Zone | UTC offset | When it is 12:00 EAT |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | UTC+0 | 9:00 AM |
| GMT | UTC+0 | 9:00 AM |
| EST | UTC−5 | 4:00 AM |
| EDT | UTC−4 | 5:00 AM |
| CST | UTC−6 | 3:00 AM |
| MST | UTC−7 | 2:00 AM |
| PST | UTC−8 | 1:00 AM |
| CET | UTC+1 | 10:00 AM |
| CEST | UTC+2 | 11:00 AM |
| EET | UTC+2 | 11:00 AM |
| MSK | UTC+3 | 12:00 PM |
| GST | UTC+4 | 1:00 PM |
| IST | UTC+5:30 | 2:30 PM |
| ICT | UTC+7 | 4:00 PM |
| JST | UTC+9 | 6:00 PM |
| AEST | UTC+10 | 7:00 PM |
| AEDT | UTC+11 | 8:00 PM |
Tools for time in EAT
- Convert a time to or from EAT: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Nairobi to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in EAT and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What is EAT in UTC?
EAT is UTC+3. To get UTC, subtract 3 hours from EAT time.
What time is 12:00 EAT in UTC?
12:00 EAT is 9:00 AM UTC.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.