Offset
There is no time difference between East Africa Time and Israel Time.
East Africa Time (EAT) is currently the same time as Israel Time (IDT).
EAT: UTC+3
IDT: UTC+3
Israel Time is currently observing daylight saving time; East Africa Time is not.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–5 PM in East Africa Time (9 AM–5 PM in Israel Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 1:00 PM East Africa Time (1:00 PM Israel Time).
This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.
Note: the working week in Israel runs Sunday–Thursday; Friday–Saturday is the weekend, so overlap on those days is limited.
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.
Israel Time is also known as IST, or IDT. To call Israel, dial +972.
Israel Time is approximately 2,300 miles north of East Africa Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| EAT | IST-ISRAEL | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Israel Time observes daylight saving time; East Africa Time does not. The offset between the two zones changes when Israel Time transitions: on Sunday, October 25, 2026, clocks fall back from IDT to IST.
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
- 5:35 AM
- Sunset
- 7:42 PM
- Day length
- 14h 8m
Daylight overlap: 12h 3m — 6:31 AM–6:34 PM in East Africa Time (6:31 AM–6:34 PM in Israel Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in East Africa Time
Cities in Israel 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 Israel Time
- TLV
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am EAT in IST-ISRAEL?
- 9:00 am EAT is 9:00 am IST-ISRAEL.
- What is 12:00 pm EAT in IST-ISRAEL?
- 12:00 pm EAT is 12:00 pm IST-ISRAEL.
- What is 12:30 pm EAT in IST-ISRAEL?
- 12:30 pm EAT is 12:30 pm IST-ISRAEL.
- What is 2:00 pm EAT in IST-ISRAEL?
- 2:00 pm EAT is 2:00 pm IST-ISRAEL.
- What is 5:00 pm EAT in IST-ISRAEL?
- 5:00 pm EAT is 5:00 pm IST-ISRAEL.
- What is 11:30 pm EAT in IST-ISRAEL?
- 11:30 pm EAT is 11:30 pm IST-ISRAEL.