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UTC to EAT Converter

EAT is 3 hours ahead of UTC

Current UTC Time
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Etc/UTC
Current EAT Time
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Africa/Nairobi
Time Diff
3h ahead
UTC
UTC+0
EAT
UTC+3
Overlapping hours: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM UTC (5h)

UTC to EAT Conversion Table

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

UTC to EAT time conversion table showing all 24 hours
UTC EAT
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 12:00 AM +1d
10:00 PM 1:00 AM +1d
11:00 PM 2:00 AM +1d

Converting Coordinated Universal Time to East Africa Time

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and East Africa Time (EAT) are separated by a 3 hours time difference. EAT is 3 hours ahead of UTC. UTC is UTC+0, while EAT is UTC+3, used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania.

When converting from UTC to EAT, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM UTC equals 12:00 PM EAT, 12:00 PM noon UTC equals 3:00 PM EAT, and 5:00 PM UTC equals 8:00 PM EAT. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across UTC and EAT

For professionals scheduling meetings between UTC and EAT, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 3 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

UTC does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+0 year-round. EAT does not observe DST, staying at UTC+3 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between UTC and EAT?
East Africa Time (EAT) is 3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When it is 12:00 PM noon in UTC, it is 3:00 PM in EAT.
How do I convert UTC to EAT?
To convert UTC to EAT, add 3 hours to the UTC time. For example, 9:00 AM UTC is 12:00 PM EAT. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does UTC or EAT observe Daylight Saving Time?
UTC does not observe Daylight Saving Time. EAT does not observe Daylight Saving Time. During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may change by 1 hour.
What is the best time to schedule a call between UTC and EAT?
The best time to schedule a call between UTC and EAT is during overlapping business hours. If you are in UTC, 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 EAT.
Is UTC ahead or behind EAT?
UTC (UTC+0) is 3 hours behind EAT (UTC+3). UTC corresponds to the IANA time zone Etc/UTC, while EAT corresponds to Africa/Nairobi.

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