CAT to EST Time Converter

Convert Central Africa Time (CAT) to Eastern Standard Time (EST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 6 hours behind.

Harare · Central Africa Time
22:11:31
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00
New York · Eastern Standard Time
16:11:31
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00

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From: CAT (Harare)
To: EST (New York)
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Daylight Saving status right now

CAT (Central Africa Time)
Observes DST
No
EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00

Heads up: EST observes DST while CAT does not. The 6-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when EST starts or ends DST.

When can CAT and EST meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
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Columns are hours of the day in Harare (CAT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 15:00–16:00 CAT (09:00–10:00 EST).

Hour-by-hour CAT to EST conversion table

CAT time (Harare)EST time (New York)Status
00:00 Wed18:00 TueOff-hours both sides
01:00 Wed19:00 TueOff-hours both sides
02:00 Wed20:00 TueOff-hours both sides
03:00 Wed21:00 TueOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed22:00 TueOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed23:00 TueOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed00:00 WedOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed01:00 WedOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed02:00 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed03:00 WedCAT working
10:00 Wed04:00 WedCAT working
11:00 Wed05:00 WedCAT working
12:00 Wed06:00 WedCAT working
13:00 Wed07:00 WedCAT working
14:00 Wed08:00 WedCAT working
15:00 Wed09:00 WedBoth at work
16:00 Wed10:00 WedBoth at work
17:00 Wed11:00 WedEST working
18:00 Wed12:00 WedEST working
19:00 Wed13:00 WedEST working
20:00 Wed14:00 WedEST working
21:00 Wed15:00 WedEST working
22:00 Wed16:00 WedEST working
23:00 Wed17:00 WedOff-hours both sides

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Central Africa Time (CAT)
IANA identifier
Africa/Harare
Current UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+2
Major cities in this zone
Harare
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
IANA identifier
America/New_York
Current UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Current abbreviation
EDT
Major cities in this zone
New YorkMiamiAtlantaBostonPhiladelphia

Sun today in Harare and New York

New York
Sunrise
05:42
Sunset
20:05
Solar noon
12:53
Daylight
14h 22m

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Looking for local time? See time in Harare or time in New York.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CAT and EST right now?+
EST (Eastern Standard Time) is currently 6 hours behind CAT (Central Africa Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does CAT or EST observe daylight saving time?+
CAT: does not observe daylight saving time. EST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CAT and EST?+
The strongest overlap is 15:00–16:00 CAT (09:00–10:00 EST), giving 2 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in New York when it is 12:00 noon in Harare?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Harare (CAT), it is 06:00 Wed in New York (EST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CAT and EST?+
CAT maps to "Africa/Harare" in the IANA database. EST maps to "America/New_York". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Harare ahead of or behind New York?+
Whether Harare (CAT) is ahead of or behind New York (EST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now EST is 6 hours behind CAT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for CAT and EST?+
CAT is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2) and EST is UTC-04:00 (EDT). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both CAT and EST?+
Yes. There are 2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 15:00–16:00 CAT.