EAT to SAST Converter
SAST is 1 hour behind EAT. 9:00 AM EAT = 8:00 AM SAST.
SAST is 1 hour behind EAT. To convert EAT to SAST, subtract 1 hour from the EAT time: 9:00 AM EAT = 8:00 AM SAST.
EAT (East Africa Time) is used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia. SAST (South Africa Time) is used in South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini.
EAT to SAST time conversion table
EAT to SAST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| EAT | SAST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM EAT | 11:00 PM SAST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM EAT | 12:00 AM SAST | night |
| 2:00 AM EAT | 1:00 AM SAST | night |
| 3:00 AM EAT | 2:00 AM SAST | night |
| 4:00 AM EAT | 3:00 AM SAST | night |
| 5:00 AM EAT | 4:00 AM SAST | night |
| 6:00 AM EAT | 5:00 AM SAST | night |
| 7:00 AM EAT | 6:00 AM SAST | — |
| 8:00 AM EAT | 7:00 AM SAST | — |
| 9:00 AM EAT | 8:00 AM SAST | — |
| 10:00 AM EAT | 9:00 AM SAST | work hours |
| 11:00 AM EAT | 10:00 AM SAST | work hours |
| 12:00 PM EAT | 11:00 AM SAST | work hours |
| 1:00 PM EAT | 12:00 PM SAST | work hours |
| 2:00 PM EAT | 1:00 PM SAST | work hours |
| 3:00 PM EAT | 2:00 PM SAST | work hours |
| 4:00 PM EAT | 3:00 PM SAST | work hours |
| 5:00 PM EAT | 4:00 PM SAST | — |
| 6:00 PM EAT | 5:00 PM SAST | — |
| 7:00 PM EAT | 6:00 PM SAST | — |
| 8:00 PM EAT | 7:00 PM SAST | — |
| 9:00 PM EAT | 8:00 PM SAST | — |
| 10:00 PM EAT | 9:00 PM SAST | — |
| 11:00 PM EAT | 10:00 PM SAST | night |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert EAT to SAST
Subtract 1 hour from the EAT time to get SAST.
Example: 9:00 AM EAT = 8:00 AM SAST.
Across midnight: 12:00 AM EAT = 11:00 PM SAST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between EAT and SAST
The time difference between EAT and SAST is 1 hour all year – SAST is behind EAT.
EAT and SAST during daylight saving time
- EAT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+3 all year.
- SAST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+2 all year.
Best time for a meeting between EAT and SAST
EAT and SAST share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM EAT lands between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM SAST, inside working hours for both.
EAT to SAST FAQ
What is the time difference between EAT and SAST?
SAST is 1 hour behind EAT all year. 9:00 AM EAT = 8:00 AM SAST.
What is 9 AM EAT in SAST?
9:00 AM EAT is 8:00 AM SAST.
What is 12 PM (noon) EAT in SAST?
12:00 PM EAT is 11:00 AM SAST.
Is SAST ahead of or behind EAT?
SAST is 1 hour behind EAT, so it is earlier in SAST 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 SAST change for daylight saving time?
No. SAST 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 SAST?
EAT and SAST share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM EAT lands between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM SAST, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.