Offset
The time difference between Gulf Standard Time and East Africa Time is 1 hour.
Gulf Standard Time (GST) is ahead of East Africa Time (EAT).
GST: UTC+4
EAT: UTC+3
Neither Gulf Standard Time nor East Africa Time is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 10 AM–5 PM in Gulf Standard Time (9 AM–4 PM in East Africa Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 1:00 PM Gulf Standard Time (12:00 PM East Africa 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
Gulf Standard Time is also known as GST. To call United Arab Emirates, dial +971.
East Africa Time is also known as EAT. To call Kenya, dial +254.
East Africa Time is approximately 2,200 miles southwest of Gulf Standard Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| GST | EAT | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Gulf Standard Time nor East Africa 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
- 5:29 AM
- Sunset
- 7:07 PM
- Day length
- 13h 38m
- Sunrise
- 6:31 AM
- Sunset
- 6:34 PM
- Day length
- 12h 3m
Daylight overlap: 11h 37m — 7:31 AM–7:07 PM in Gulf Standard Time (6:31 AM–6:07 PM in East Africa Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in Gulf Standard Time
Cities in East Africa Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Gulf Standard Time
- DWC
- DXB
- SHJ
- AUH
Airports in East Africa Time
- NBO
- WIL
- KIS
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am GST in EAT?
- 9:00 am GST is 8:00 am EAT.
- What is 12:00 pm GST in EAT?
- 12:00 pm GST is 11:00 am EAT.
- What is 12:30 pm GST in EAT?
- 12:30 pm GST is 11:30 am EAT.
- What is 2:00 pm GST in EAT?
- 2:00 pm GST is 1:00 pm EAT.
- What is 5:00 pm GST in EAT?
- 5:00 pm GST is 4:00 pm EAT.
- What is 11:30 pm GST in EAT?
- 11:30 pm GST is 10:30 pm EAT.