EAT to CET Time Converter

Convert East Africa Time (EAT) to Central European Time (CET). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 1 hour behind.

Nairobi · East Africa Time
09:02:50
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+3 · UTC+03:00
Paris · Central European Time
08:02:50
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00

Convert a specific time

From: EAT (Nairobi)
To: CET (Paris)
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Daylight Saving status right now

EAT (East Africa Time)
Observes DST
No
CET (Central European Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+02:00 → UTC+01:00

Heads up: CET observes DST while EAT does not. The 1-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CET starts or ends DST.

When can EAT and CET 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 Nairobi (EAT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 10:00–16:00 EAT (09:00–15:00 CET).

Hour-by-hour EAT to CET conversion table

EAT time (Nairobi)CET time (Paris)Status
00:00 Mon23:00 SunOff-hours both sides
01:00 Mon00:00 MonOff-hours both sides
02:00 Mon01:00 MonOff-hours both sides
03:00 Mon02:00 MonOff-hours both sides
04:00 Mon03:00 MonOff-hours both sides
05:00 Mon04:00 MonOff-hours both sides
06:00 Mon05:00 MonOff-hours both sides
07:00 Mon06:00 MonOff-hours both sides
08:00 Mon07:00 MonOff-hours both sides
09:00 Mon08:00 MonEAT working
10:00 Mon09:00 MonBoth at work
11:00 Mon10:00 MonBoth at work
12:00 Mon11:00 MonBoth at work
13:00 Mon12:00 MonBoth at work
14:00 Mon13:00 MonBoth at work
15:00 Mon14:00 MonBoth at work
16:00 Mon15:00 MonBoth at work
17:00 Mon16:00 MonCET working
18:00 Mon17:00 MonOff-hours both sides
19:00 Mon18:00 MonOff-hours both sides
20:00 Mon19:00 MonOff-hours both sides
21:00 Mon20:00 MonOff-hours both sides
22:00 Mon21:00 MonOff-hours both sides
23:00 Mon22:00 MonOff-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

East Africa Time (EAT)
IANA identifier
Africa/Nairobi
Current UTC offset
UTC+03:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+3
Major cities in this zone
NairobiMombasa
Central European Time (CET)
IANA identifier
Europe/Paris
Current UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+2
Major cities in this zone
ParisLyonMarseille

Sun today in Nairobi and Paris

Nairobi
Sunrise
06:28
Sunset
18:32
Solar noon
12:30
Daylight
12h 3m
Paris
Sunrise
06:16
Sunset
21:20
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 4m

Related converters

CET to EAT (reverse)EAT to ESTEAT to PSTEAT to GMTEAT to UTCEAT to ISTEST to CETPST to CETGMT to CETUTC to CETIST to CET
Looking for local time? See time in Nairobi or time in Paris.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between EAT and CET right now?+
CET (Central European Time) is currently 1 hour behind EAT (East Africa Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does EAT or CET observe daylight saving time?+
EAT: does not observe daylight saving time. CET: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between EAT and CET?+
The strongest overlap is 10:00–16:00 EAT (09:00–15:00 CET), giving 7 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Paris when it is 12:00 noon in Nairobi?+
When it is 12:00 Mon in Nairobi (EAT), it is 11:00 Mon in Paris (CET).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for EAT and CET?+
EAT maps to "Africa/Nairobi" in the IANA database. CET maps to "Europe/Paris". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Nairobi ahead of or behind Paris?+
Whether Nairobi (EAT) is ahead of or behind Paris (CET) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CET is 1 hour behind EAT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for EAT and CET?+
EAT is UTC+03:00 (GMT+3) and CET is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2). 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 EAT and CET?+
Yes. There are 7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 10:00–16:00 EAT.