EAT to IST Converter
IST is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of EAT. 9:00 AM EAT = 11:30 AM IST.
IST is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of EAT. To convert EAT to IST, add 2 hours 30 minutes to the EAT time: 9:00 AM EAT = 11:30 AM IST.
EAT (East Africa Time) is used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia. IST (India Time) is used in India and Sri Lanka (UTC+5:30, no daylight saving time).
IST here means India Standard Time, not Irish or Israel Standard Time.
EAT to IST time conversion table
EAT to IST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| EAT | IST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:30 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 3:30 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 5:30 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 6:30 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 7:30 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 8:30 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 9:30 AM |
| EAT | IST |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 10:30 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 11:30 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 12:30 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
| EAT | IST |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 8:30 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 9:30 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 10:30 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 11:30 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 12:30 AM+1 |
| 11:00 PM | 1:30 AM+1 |
Conversion table from EAT to IST for 7 Nov 2026. A tick marks hours that fall between 9 AM and 5 PM in both places. +1 means the next day in IST, −1 the previous day.
- ✓ marks 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Greyed times are night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert EAT to IST
Add 2 hours 30 minutes to the EAT time to get IST.
Example: 9:00 AM EAT = 11:30 AM IST.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM EAT = 12:30 AM IST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between EAT and IST
The time difference between EAT and IST is 2 hours 30 minutes all year – IST is ahead of EAT.
EAT and IST during daylight saving time
- EAT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+3 all year.
- IST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
Best time for a meeting between EAT and IST
EAT and IST share 5 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 2:30 PM EAT lands between 11:30 AM and 5:00 PM IST, inside working hours for both.
EAT to IST FAQ
What is the time difference between EAT and IST?
IST is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of EAT all year. 9:00 AM EAT = 11:30 AM IST.
What is 9 AM EAT in IST?
9:00 AM EAT is 11:30 AM IST.
What is 12 PM (noon) EAT in IST?
12:00 PM EAT is 2:30 PM IST.
Is IST ahead of or behind EAT?
IST is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of EAT, so it is later in IST 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 IST change for daylight saving time?
No. IST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between EAT and IST?
EAT and IST share 5 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 2:30 PM EAT lands between 11:30 AM and 5:00 PM IST, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.