EST to CAT Time Converter

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

New York · Eastern Standard Time
05:13:36
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00
Harare · Central Africa Time
11:13:36
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00

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

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
CAT (Central Africa Time)
Observes DST
No

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 EST and CAT meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in New York (EST). 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: 09:00–10:00 EST (15:00–16:00 CAT).

Hour-by-hour EST to CAT conversion table

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

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
Central Africa Time (CAT)
IANA identifier
Africa/Harare
Current UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+2
Major cities in this zone
Harare

Sun today in New York and Harare

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

Related converters

CAT to EST (reverse)EST to PSTEST to GMTEST to UTCEST to CETEST to ISTPST to CATGMT to CATUTC to CATCET to CATIST to CAT
Looking for local time? See time in New York or time in Harare.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between EST and CAT right now?+
CAT (Central Africa Time) is currently 6 hours ahead EST (Eastern Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does EST or CAT observe daylight saving time?+
EST: observes daylight saving time. CAT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between EST and CAT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–10:00 EST (15:00–16:00 CAT), giving 2 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Harare when it is 12:00 noon in New York?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in New York (EST), it is 18:00 Wed in Harare (CAT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for EST and CAT?+
EST maps to "America/New_York" in the IANA database. CAT maps to "Africa/Harare". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is New York ahead of or behind Harare?+
Whether New York (EST) is ahead of or behind Harare (CAT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CAT is 6 hours ahead EST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for EST and CAT?+
EST is UTC-04:00 (EDT) and CAT 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 EST and CAT?+
Yes. There are 2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–10:00 EST.