EAT to AST Converter
AST is 7 hours behind EAT. 9:00 AM EAT = 2:00 AM AST.
AST is 7 hours behind EAT at the moment. To convert EAT to AST, subtract 7 hours from the EAT time: 9:00 AM EAT = 2:00 AM AST.
EAT (East Africa Time) is used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia. AST (Atlantic Time) is used in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI; Puerto Rico and the Eastern Caribbean (all year).
AST here is Atlantic Standard Time, not Arabia Standard Time.
EAT to AST time conversion table
EAT to AST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| EAT | AST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM EAT | 5:00 PM AST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM EAT | 6:00 PM AST | previous day |
| 2:00 AM EAT | 7:00 PM AST | previous day |
| 3:00 AM EAT | 8:00 PM AST | previous day |
| 4:00 AM EAT | 9:00 PM AST | previous day |
| 5:00 AM EAT | 10:00 PM AST | previous day |
| 6:00 AM EAT | 11:00 PM AST | previous day |
| 7:00 AM EAT | 12:00 AM AST | night |
| 8:00 AM EAT | 1:00 AM AST | night |
| 9:00 AM EAT | 2:00 AM AST | night |
| 10:00 AM EAT | 3:00 AM AST | night |
| 11:00 AM EAT | 4:00 AM AST | night |
| 12:00 PM EAT | 5:00 AM AST | night |
| 1:00 PM EAT | 6:00 AM AST | — |
| 2:00 PM EAT | 7:00 AM AST | — |
| 3:00 PM EAT | 8:00 AM AST | — |
| 4:00 PM EAT | 9:00 AM AST | work hours |
| 5:00 PM EAT | 10:00 AM AST | — |
| 6:00 PM EAT | 11:00 AM AST | — |
| 7:00 PM EAT | 12:00 PM AST | — |
| 8:00 PM EAT | 1:00 PM AST | — |
| 9:00 PM EAT | 2:00 PM AST | — |
| 10:00 PM EAT | 3:00 PM AST | — |
| 11:00 PM EAT | 4:00 PM AST | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert EAT to AST
Subtract 7 hours from the EAT time to get AST.
Example: 9:00 AM EAT = 2:00 AM AST.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM EAT = 6:00 PM AST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between EAT and AST
The time difference between EAT and AST 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 – 7 Mar 2026: AST is 7 hours behind of EAT.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: AST is 6 hours behind of EAT.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: AST is 7 hours behind of EAT.
EAT and AST during daylight saving time
- EAT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+3 all year.
- AST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from AST (UTC−4) to ADT (UTC−3).
Best time for a meeting between EAT and AST
EAT and AST share 1 hour of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM EAT lands between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM AST, inside working hours for both.
EAT to AST FAQ
What is the time difference between EAT and AST?
Right now AST is 7 hours behind EAT. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM EAT in AST?
9:00 AM EAT is 2:00 AM AST.
What is 12 PM (noon) EAT in AST?
12:00 PM EAT is 5:00 AM AST.
Is AST ahead of or behind EAT?
AST is 7 hours behind EAT, so it is earlier in AST than in EAT.
Does EAT change for daylight saving time?
No. EAT stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does AST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. AST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from AST to ADT.
What is the best time for a meeting between EAT and AST?
EAT and AST share 1 hour of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM EAT lands between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM AST, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.