EAT to CET Converter
CET is 2 hours behind EAT. 9:00 AM EAT = 7:00 AM CET.
CET is 2 hours behind EAT at the moment. To convert EAT to CET, subtract 2 hours from the EAT time: 9:00 AM EAT = 7:00 AM CET.
EAT (East Africa Time) is used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia. CET (Central European Time) is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Switzerland and more.
EAT to CET time conversion table
EAT to CET on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| EAT | CET | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM EAT | 10:00 PM CET | previous day |
| 1:00 AM EAT | 11:00 PM CET | previous day |
| 2:00 AM EAT | 12:00 AM CET | night |
| 3:00 AM EAT | 1:00 AM CET | night |
| 4:00 AM EAT | 2:00 AM CET | night |
| 5:00 AM EAT | 3:00 AM CET | night |
| 6:00 AM EAT | 4:00 AM CET | night |
| 7:00 AM EAT | 5:00 AM CET | night |
| 8:00 AM EAT | 6:00 AM CET | — |
| 9:00 AM EAT | 7:00 AM CET | — |
| 10:00 AM EAT | 8:00 AM CET | — |
| 11:00 AM EAT | 9:00 AM CET | work hours |
| 12:00 PM EAT | 10:00 AM CET | work hours |
| 1:00 PM EAT | 11:00 AM CET | work hours |
| 2:00 PM EAT | 12:00 PM CET | work hours |
| 3:00 PM EAT | 1:00 PM CET | work hours |
| 4:00 PM EAT | 2:00 PM CET | work hours |
| 5:00 PM EAT | 3:00 PM CET | — |
| 6:00 PM EAT | 4:00 PM CET | — |
| 7:00 PM EAT | 5:00 PM CET | — |
| 8:00 PM EAT | 6:00 PM CET | — |
| 9:00 PM EAT | 7:00 PM CET | — |
| 10:00 PM EAT | 8:00 PM CET | — |
| 11:00 PM EAT | 9:00 PM CET | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert EAT to CET
Subtract 2 hours from the EAT time to get CET.
Example: 9:00 AM EAT = 7:00 AM CET.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM EAT = 11:00 PM CET (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between EAT and CET
The time difference between EAT and CET 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 – 28 Mar 2026: CET is 2 hours behind of EAT.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: CET is 1 hour behind of EAT.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: CET is 2 hours behind of EAT.
EAT and CET during daylight saving time
- EAT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+3 all year.
- CET next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).
Best time for a meeting between EAT and CET
EAT and CET share 6 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM EAT lands between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM CET, inside working hours for both.
EAT to CET FAQ
What is the time difference between EAT and CET?
Right now CET is 2 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 CET?
9:00 AM EAT is 7:00 AM CET.
What is 12 PM (noon) EAT in CET?
12:00 PM EAT is 10:00 AM CET.
Is CET ahead of or behind EAT?
CET is 2 hours behind EAT, so it is earlier in CET 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 CET change for daylight saving time?
Yes. CET next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CET to CEST.
What is the best time for a meeting between EAT and CET?
EAT and CET share 6 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM EAT lands between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM CET, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.