World Timezones

UTC to EAT Converter

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Coordinated Universal Time4:35 amFri, Jun 5
Coordinated Universal TimeUTC
Global · UTC
4:35 amFri, Jun 5
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East Africa TimeEAT
Africa · UTC+3
7:35 amFri, Jun 5
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Offset

The time difference between Coordinated Universal Time and East Africa Time is 3 hours.

3 hours

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is behind East Africa Time (EAT).

UTC: UTC

EAT: UTC+3

Neither Coordinated Universal Time nor East Africa Time is currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–2 PM in Coordinated Universal Time (12 PM–5 PM in East Africa Time).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 11:00 AM Coordinated Universal Time (2:00 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

Coordinated Universal Time is also known as UTC.

East Africa Time is also known as EAT. To call Kenya, dial +254.

East Africa Time is approximately 2,550 miles east of Coordinated Universal Time.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

UTCEATDay
12:00 am3:00 amSame day
1:00 am4:00 amSame day
2:00 am5:00 amSame day
3:00 am6:00 amSame day
4:00 am7:00 amSame day
5:00 am8:00 amSame day
6:00 am9:00 amSame day
7:00 am10:00 amSame day
8:00 am11:00 amSame day
9:00 am12:00 pmSame day
10:00 am1:00 pmSame day
11:00 am2:00 pmSame day
12:00 pm3:00 pmSame day
1:00 pm4:00 pmSame day
2:00 pm5:00 pmSame day
3:00 pm6:00 pmSame day
4:00 pm7:00 pmSame day
5:00 pm8:00 pmSame day
6:00 pm9:00 pmSame day
7:00 pm10:00 pmSame day
8:00 pm11:00 pmSame day
9:00 pm12:00 am+1 day
10:00 pm1:00 am+1 day
11:00 pm2:00 am+1 day

Daylight saving time

Neither Coordinated Universal 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

Coordinated Universal Time
Sunrise
5:56 AM
Sunset
6:03 PM
Day length
12h 7m
East Africa Time
Sunrise
6:31 AM
Sunset
6:34 PM
Day length
12h 3m

Daylight overlap: 9h 38m — 5:56 AM–3:34 PM in Coordinated Universal Time (8:56 AM–6:34 PM in East Africa 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

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am UTC in EAT?
9:00 am UTC is 12:00 pm EAT.
What is 12:00 pm UTC in EAT?
12:00 pm UTC is 3:00 pm EAT.
What is 12:30 pm UTC in EAT?
12:30 pm UTC is 3:30 pm EAT.
What is 2:00 pm UTC in EAT?
2:00 pm UTC is 5:00 pm EAT.
What is 5:00 pm UTC in EAT?
5:00 pm UTC is 8:00 pm EAT.
What is 11:30 pm UTC in EAT?
11:30 pm UTC is 2:30 am EAT, the next day.