EAT to UTC Time Converter

Convert East Africa Time (EAT) to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 3 hours behind.

Nairobi · East Africa Time
14:26:32
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+3 · UTC+03:00
UTC · Coordinated Universal Time
11:26:32
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC · UTC+00:00

Convert a specific time

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

EAT (East Africa Time)
Observes DST
No
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)
Observes DST
No

When can EAT and UTC meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
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.
5 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 12:00–16:00 EAT (09:00–13:00 UTC).

Hour-by-hour EAT to UTC conversion table

EAT time (Nairobi)UTC time (UTC)Status
00:00 Mon21:00 SunOff-hours both sides
01:00 Mon22:00 SunOff-hours both sides
02:00 Mon23:00 SunOff-hours both sides
03:00 Mon00:00 MonOff-hours both sides
04:00 Mon01:00 MonOff-hours both sides
05:00 Mon02:00 MonOff-hours both sides
06:00 Mon03:00 MonOff-hours both sides
07:00 Mon04:00 MonOff-hours both sides
08:00 Mon05:00 MonOff-hours both sides
09:00 Mon06:00 MonEAT working
10:00 Mon07:00 MonEAT working
11:00 Mon08:00 MonEAT working
12:00 Mon09:00 MonBoth at work
13:00 Mon10:00 MonBoth at work
14:00 Mon11:00 MonBoth at work
15:00 Mon12:00 MonBoth at work
16:00 Mon13:00 MonBoth at work
17:00 Mon14:00 MonUTC working
18:00 Mon15:00 MonUTC working
19:00 Mon16:00 MonUTC working
20:00 Mon17:00 MonOff-hours both sides
21:00 Mon18:00 MonOff-hours both sides
22:00 Mon19:00 MonOff-hours both sides
23:00 Mon20:00 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
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
IANA identifier
UTC
Current UTC offset
UTC+00:00
Current abbreviation
UTC
Major cities in this zone
UTC

Sun today in Nairobi and UTC

Nairobi
Sunrise
06:28
Sunset
18:32
Solar noon
12:30
Daylight
12h 3m

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Looking for local time? See time in Nairobi or time in UTC.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between EAT and UTC right now?+
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is currently 3 hours 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 UTC observe daylight saving time?+
EAT: does not observe daylight saving time. UTC: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between EAT and UTC?+
The strongest overlap is 12:00–16:00 EAT (09:00–13:00 UTC), giving 5 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in UTC when it is 12:00 noon in Nairobi?+
When it is 12:00 Mon in Nairobi (EAT), it is 09:00 Mon in UTC (UTC).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for EAT and UTC?+
EAT maps to "Africa/Nairobi" in the IANA database. UTC maps to "UTC". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Nairobi ahead of or behind UTC?+
Whether Nairobi (EAT) is ahead of or behind UTC (UTC) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now UTC is 3 hours 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 UTC?+
EAT is UTC+03:00 (GMT+3) and UTC is UTC+00:00 (UTC). 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 UTC?+
Yes. There are 5 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 12:00–16:00 EAT.