Offset
There is no time difference between Israel Time and East Africa Time.
Israel Time (IDT) is currently the same time as East Africa Time (EAT).
IDT: UTC+3
EAT: 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 Israel Time (9 AM–5 PM in East Africa Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 1:00 PM Israel Time (1:00 PM East Africa 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
Israel Time is also known as IST, or IDT. To call Israel, dial +972.
East Africa Time is also known as EAT. To call Kenya, dial +254.
East Africa Time is approximately 2,300 miles south of Israel Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| IST-ISRAEL | EAT | 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
- 5:35 AM
- Sunset
- 7:42 PM
- Day length
- 14h 8m
- Sunrise
- 6:31 AM
- Sunset
- 6:34 PM
- Day length
- 12h 3m
Daylight overlap: 12h 3m — 6:31 AM–6:34 PM in Israel Time (6:31 AM–6:34 PM in East Africa Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in Israel Time
Cities in East Africa Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Israel Time
- TLV
Airports in East Africa Time
- NBO
- WIL
- KIS
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am IST-ISRAEL in EAT?
- 9:00 am IST-ISRAEL is 9:00 am EAT.
- What is 12:00 pm IST-ISRAEL in EAT?
- 12:00 pm IST-ISRAEL is 12:00 pm EAT.
- What is 12:30 pm IST-ISRAEL in EAT?
- 12:30 pm IST-ISRAEL is 12:30 pm EAT.
- What is 2:00 pm IST-ISRAEL in EAT?
- 2:00 pm IST-ISRAEL is 2:00 pm EAT.
- What is 5:00 pm IST-ISRAEL in EAT?
- 5:00 pm IST-ISRAEL is 5:00 pm EAT.
- What is 11:30 pm IST-ISRAEL in EAT?
- 11:30 pm IST-ISRAEL is 11:30 pm EAT.