Offset
The time difference between East Africa Time and Iran Standard Time is 0.5 hours.
East Africa Time (EAT) is behind Iran Standard Time (IRST).
EAT: UTC+3
IRST: UTC+3:30
Neither East Africa Time nor Iran Standard Time is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–5 PM in East Africa Time (9 AM–5 PM in Iran Standard Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 1:00 PM East Africa Time (1:30 PM Iran Standard Time).
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
Kenya
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Madaraka DayMon, Jun 1
- Mazingira DaySat, Oct 10
- Mashujaa DayTue, Oct 20
- Jamhuri DaySat, Dec 12
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- Boxing DaySat, Dec 26
About these zones
East Africa Time is also known as EAT. To call Kenya, dial +254.
Iran Standard Time is also known as IRST. To call Iran, dial +98.
Iran Standard Time is approximately 2,700 miles north of East Africa Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| EAT | IRST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 12:30 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 1:30 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 2:30 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 3:30 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 4:30 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 5:30 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 6:30 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 7:30 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 8:30 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 9:30 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 10:30 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 11:30 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 12:30 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 1:30 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 2:30 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 3:30 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 4:30 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 5:30 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 6:30 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 7:30 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 8:30 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 9:30 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 10:30 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 11:30 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither East Africa Time nor Iran Standard Time observes daylight saving time. The offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 6:31 AM
- Sunset
- 6:34 PM
- Day length
- 12h 3m
- Sunrise
- 4:50 AM
- Sunset
- 7:18 PM
- Day length
- 14h 28m
Daylight overlap: 12h 3m — 6:31 AM–6:34 PM in East Africa Time (7:01 AM–7:04 PM in Iran Standard Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in East Africa Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in East Africa Time
- NBO
- WIL
- KIS
Airports in Iran Standard Time
- IKA
- THR
- MHD
- IFN
- PYK
- TBZ
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am EAT in IRST?
- 9:00 am EAT is 9:30 am IRST.
- What is 12:00 pm EAT in IRST?
- 12:00 pm EAT is 12:30 pm IRST.
- What is 12:30 pm EAT in IRST?
- 12:30 pm EAT is 1:00 pm IRST.
- What is 2:00 pm EAT in IRST?
- 2:00 pm EAT is 2:30 pm IRST.
- What is 5:00 pm EAT in IRST?
- 5:00 pm EAT is 5:30 pm IRST.
- What is 11:30 pm EAT in IRST?
- 11:30 pm EAT is 12:00 am IRST, the next day.