AEST to EAT Converter
EAT is 8 hours behind AEDT. 9:00 AM AEDT = 1:00 AM EAT.
EAT is 8 hours behind AEDT at the moment. To convert AEST to EAT, subtract 8 hours from the AEST time: 9:00 AM AEDT = 1:00 AM EAT.
AEST (Australian Eastern Time) is used in New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, ACT; Queensland (Brisbane) all year. EAT (East Africa Time) is used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia.
Queensland stays on AEST all year. AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) is not in force right now: New South Wales is currently on AEDT. This page uses whichever name applies on the date you pick, so the numbers below say AEDT.
AEST to EAT time conversion table
AEST to EAT on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| AEST | EAT | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM AEDT | 4:00 PM EAT | previous day |
| 1:00 AM AEDT | 5:00 PM EAT | previous day |
| 2:00 AM AEDT | 6:00 PM EAT | previous day |
| 3:00 AM AEDT | 7:00 PM EAT | previous day |
| 4:00 AM AEDT | 8:00 PM EAT | previous day |
| 5:00 AM AEDT | 9:00 PM EAT | previous day |
| 6:00 AM AEDT | 10:00 PM EAT | previous day |
| 7:00 AM AEDT | 11:00 PM EAT | previous day |
| 8:00 AM AEDT | 12:00 AM EAT | night |
| 9:00 AM AEDT | 1:00 AM EAT | night |
| 10:00 AM AEDT | 2:00 AM EAT | night |
| 11:00 AM AEDT | 3:00 AM EAT | night |
| 12:00 PM AEDT | 4:00 AM EAT | night |
| 1:00 PM AEDT | 5:00 AM EAT | night |
| 2:00 PM AEDT | 6:00 AM EAT | — |
| 3:00 PM AEDT | 7:00 AM EAT | — |
| 4:00 PM AEDT | 8:00 AM EAT | — |
| 5:00 PM AEDT | 9:00 AM EAT | — |
| 6:00 PM AEDT | 10:00 AM EAT | — |
| 7:00 PM AEDT | 11:00 AM EAT | — |
| 8:00 PM AEDT | 12:00 PM EAT | — |
| 9:00 PM AEDT | 1:00 PM EAT | — |
| 10:00 PM AEDT | 2:00 PM EAT | — |
| 11:00 PM AEDT | 3:00 PM EAT | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert AEST to EAT
Subtract 8 hours from the AEST time to get EAT.
Example: 9:00 AM AEDT = 1:00 AM EAT.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM AEDT = 5:00 PM EAT (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between AEST and EAT
The time difference between AEST and EAT is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 4 Apr 2026: EAT is 8 hours behind of AEST.
- 5 Apr 2026 – 3 Oct 2026: EAT is 7 hours behind of AEST.
- 4 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: EAT is 8 hours behind of AEST.
AEST and EAT during daylight saving time
- AEST next changes on 4 Apr 2027: clocks go back one hour at 02:59 local time, from AEDT (UTC+11) to AEST (UTC+10).
- EAT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+3 all year.
Best time for a meeting between AEST and EAT
AEST and EAT have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 3:00 PM AEDT, which is 7:00 AM EAT.
AEST to EAT FAQ
What is the time difference between AEST and EAT?
Right now EAT is 8 hours behind AEDT. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM AEST in EAT?
9:00 AM AEDT is 1:00 AM EAT.
What is 12 PM (noon) AEST in EAT?
12:00 PM AEDT is 4:00 AM EAT.
Is EAT ahead of or behind AEST?
EAT is 8 hours behind AEDT, so it is earlier in EAT than in AEST.
Does AEST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. AEST next changes on 4 Apr 2027, when clocks go back one hour from AEDT to AEST.
Does EAT change for daylight saving time?
No. EAT stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between AEST and EAT?
AEST and EAT have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 3:00 PM AEDT, which is 7:00 AM EAT.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.