GST to EAT Converter
EAT is 1 hour behind GST. 9:00 AM GST = 8:00 AM EAT.
EAT is 1 hour behind GST. To convert GST to EAT, subtract 1 hour from the GST time: 9:00 AM GST = 8:00 AM EAT.
GST (Gulf Time) is used in United Arab Emirates and Oman. EAT (East Africa Time) is used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia.
GST to EAT time conversion table
GST to EAT on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| GST | EAT | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM GST | 11:00 PM EAT | previous day |
| 1:00 AM GST | 12:00 AM EAT | night |
| 2:00 AM GST | 1:00 AM EAT | night |
| 3:00 AM GST | 2:00 AM EAT | night |
| 4:00 AM GST | 3:00 AM EAT | night |
| 5:00 AM GST | 4:00 AM EAT | night |
| 6:00 AM GST | 5:00 AM EAT | night |
| 7:00 AM GST | 6:00 AM EAT | — |
| 8:00 AM GST | 7:00 AM EAT | — |
| 9:00 AM GST | 8:00 AM EAT | — |
| 10:00 AM GST | 9:00 AM EAT | work hours |
| 11:00 AM GST | 10:00 AM EAT | work hours |
| 12:00 PM GST | 11:00 AM EAT | work hours |
| 1:00 PM GST | 12:00 PM EAT | work hours |
| 2:00 PM GST | 1:00 PM EAT | work hours |
| 3:00 PM GST | 2:00 PM EAT | work hours |
| 4:00 PM GST | 3:00 PM EAT | work hours |
| 5:00 PM GST | 4:00 PM EAT | — |
| 6:00 PM GST | 5:00 PM EAT | — |
| 7:00 PM GST | 6:00 PM EAT | — |
| 8:00 PM GST | 7:00 PM EAT | — |
| 9:00 PM GST | 8:00 PM EAT | — |
| 10:00 PM GST | 9:00 PM EAT | — |
| 11:00 PM GST | 10:00 PM EAT | night |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert GST to EAT
Subtract 1 hour from the GST time to get EAT.
Example: 9:00 AM GST = 8:00 AM EAT.
Across midnight: 12:00 AM GST = 11:00 PM EAT (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between GST and EAT
The time difference between GST and EAT is 1 hour all year – EAT is behind GST.
GST and EAT during daylight saving time
- GST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+4 all year.
- EAT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+3 all year.
Best time for a meeting between GST and EAT
GST and EAT share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM GST lands between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM EAT, inside working hours for both.
GST to EAT FAQ
What is the time difference between GST and EAT?
EAT is 1 hour behind GST all year. 9:00 AM GST = 8:00 AM EAT.
What is 9 AM GST in EAT?
9:00 AM GST is 8:00 AM EAT.
What is 12 PM (noon) GST in EAT?
12:00 PM GST is 11:00 AM EAT.
Is EAT ahead of or behind GST?
EAT is 1 hour behind GST, so it is earlier in EAT than in GST.
Does GST change for daylight saving time?
No. GST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does EAT change for daylight saving time?
No. EAT stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between GST and EAT?
GST and EAT share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM GST lands between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM EAT, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.