EET to AST Converter
AST is 6 hours behind EET. 9:00 AM EET = 3:00 AM AST.
AST is 6 hours behind EET at the moment. To convert EET to AST, subtract 6 hours from the EET time: 9:00 AM EET = 3:00 AM AST.
EET (Eastern European Time) is used in Greece, Finland, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Egypt, Israel (as IST), Baltic states. 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.
EET to AST time conversion table
EET to AST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| EET | AST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM EET | 6:00 PM AST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM EET | 7:00 PM AST | previous day |
| 2:00 AM EET | 8:00 PM AST | previous day |
| 3:00 AM EET | 9:00 PM AST | previous day |
| 4:00 AM EET | 10:00 PM AST | previous day |
| 5:00 AM EET | 11:00 PM AST | previous day |
| 6:00 AM EET | 12:00 AM AST | night |
| 7:00 AM EET | 1:00 AM AST | night |
| 8:00 AM EET | 2:00 AM AST | night |
| 9:00 AM EET | 3:00 AM AST | night |
| 10:00 AM EET | 4:00 AM AST | night |
| 11:00 AM EET | 5:00 AM AST | night |
| 12:00 PM EET | 6:00 AM AST | — |
| 1:00 PM EET | 7:00 AM AST | — |
| 2:00 PM EET | 8:00 AM AST | — |
| 3:00 PM EET | 9:00 AM AST | work hours |
| 4:00 PM EET | 10:00 AM AST | work hours |
| 5:00 PM EET | 11:00 AM AST | — |
| 6:00 PM EET | 12:00 PM AST | — |
| 7:00 PM EET | 1:00 PM AST | — |
| 8:00 PM EET | 2:00 PM AST | — |
| 9:00 PM EET | 3:00 PM AST | — |
| 10:00 PM EET | 4:00 PM AST | — |
| 11:00 PM EET | 5:00 PM AST | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert EET to AST
Subtract 6 hours from the EET time to get AST.
Example: 9:00 AM EET = 3:00 AM AST.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM EET = 7:00 PM AST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between EET and AST
The time difference between EET 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 6 hours behind of EET.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 28 Mar 2026: AST is 5 hours behind of EET.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: AST is 6 hours behind of EET.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: AST is 5 hours behind of EET.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: AST is 6 hours behind of EET.
EET and AST during daylight saving time
- EET next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 02:59 local time, from EET (UTC+2) to EEST (UTC+3).
- 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 EET and AST
EET and AST share 2 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM EET lands between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM AST, inside working hours for both.
EET to AST FAQ
What is the time difference between EET and AST?
Right now AST is 6 hours behind EET. The gap changes 5 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM EET in AST?
9:00 AM EET is 3:00 AM AST.
What is 12 PM (noon) EET in AST?
12:00 PM EET is 6:00 AM AST.
Is AST ahead of or behind EET?
AST is 6 hours behind EET, so it is earlier in AST than in EET.
Does EET change for daylight saving time?
Yes. EET next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EET to EEST.
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 EET and AST?
EET and AST share 2 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM EET lands between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM AST, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.