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WET to EAT Converter

EAT is 3 hours ahead of WET

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

WET to EAT Conversion Table

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

WET to EAT time conversion table showing all 24 hours
WET 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 Western European Time to East Africa Time

Western European Time (WET) and East Africa Time (EAT) are separated by a 3 hours time difference. EAT is 3 hours ahead of WET. WET is UTC+0, used in Portugal, United Kingdom, Ireland, while EAT is UTC+3, used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania.

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

Scheduling Across WET and EAT

For professionals scheduling meetings between WET 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

WET observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to WEST (UTC+1) during summer months. EAT does not observe DST, staying at UTC+3 year-round. 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 WET and EAT?
East Africa Time (EAT) is 3 hours ahead of Western European Time (WET). When it is 12:00 PM noon in WET, it is 3:00 PM in EAT.
How do I convert WET to EAT?
To convert WET to EAT, add 3 hours to the WET time. For example, 9:00 AM WET is 12:00 PM EAT. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does WET or EAT observe Daylight Saving Time?
WET observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to WEST (UTC+1). 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 WET and EAT?
The best time to schedule a call between WET and EAT is during overlapping business hours. If you are in WET, 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 WET ahead or behind EAT?
WET (UTC+0) is 3 hours behind EAT (UTC+3). WET corresponds to the IANA time zone Europe/Lisbon, while EAT corresponds to Africa/Nairobi.

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