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EAT to CET Converter

CET is 2 hours behind EAT

Current EAT Time
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Africa/Nairobi
Current CET Time
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Europe/Berlin
Time Diff
2h behind
EAT
UTC+3
CET
UTC+1
Overlapping hours: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM EAT (6h)

EAT to CET Conversion Table

Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in CET

EAT to CET time conversion table showing all 24 hours
EAT CET
12:00 AM 10:00 PM -1d
1:00 AM 11:00 PM -1d
2:00 AM 12:00 AM
3:00 AM 1:00 AM
4:00 AM 2:00 AM
5:00 AM 3:00 AM
6:00 AM 4:00 AM
7:00 AM 5:00 AM
8:00 AM 6:00 AM
9:00 AM 7:00 AM
10:00 AM 8:00 AM
11:00 AM 9:00 AM
12:00 PM 10:00 AM
1:00 PM 11:00 AM
2:00 PM 12:00 PM
3:00 PM 1:00 PM
4:00 PM 2:00 PM
5:00 PM 3:00 PM
6:00 PM 4:00 PM
7:00 PM 5:00 PM
8:00 PM 6:00 PM
9:00 PM 7:00 PM
10:00 PM 8:00 PM
11:00 PM 9:00 PM

Converting East Africa Time to Central European Time

East Africa Time (EAT) and Central European Time (CET) are separated by a 2 hours time difference. CET is 2 hours behind EAT. EAT is UTC+3, used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, while CET is UTC+1, used in Germany, France, Italy.

When converting from EAT to CET, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM EAT equals 7:00 AM CET, 12:00 PM noon EAT equals 10:00 AM CET, and 5:00 PM EAT equals 3:00 PM CET. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across EAT and CET

For professionals scheduling meetings between EAT and CET, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 2 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.

Daylight Saving Time Considerations

EAT does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+3 year-round. CET observes DST, switching to CEST (UTC+2). During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may temporarily change by 1 hour. Always verify the current offset during spring and fall transition periods.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between EAT and CET?
Central European Time (CET) is 2 hours behind East Africa Time (EAT). When it is 12:00 PM noon in EAT, it is 10:00 AM in CET.
How do I convert EAT to CET?
To convert EAT to CET, subtract 2 hours from the EAT time. For example, 9:00 AM EAT is 7:00 AM CET. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does EAT or CET observe Daylight Saving Time?
EAT does not observe Daylight Saving Time. CET observes DST, switching to CEST (UTC+2). During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may change by 1 hour.
What is the best time to schedule a call between EAT and CET?
The best time to schedule a call between EAT and CET is during overlapping business hours. If you are in EAT, try scheduling between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM your time, then check the conversion table above to see what that corresponds to in CET.
Is EAT ahead or behind CET?
EAT (UTC+3) is 2 hours ahead of CET (UTC+1). EAT corresponds to the IANA time zone Africa/Nairobi, while CET corresponds to Europe/Berlin.

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