AST to EAT Converter
EAT is 7 hours ahead of AST. 9:00 AM AST = 4:00 PM EAT.
EAT is 7 hours ahead of AST at the moment. To convert AST to EAT, add 7 hours to the AST time: 9:00 AM AST = 4:00 PM EAT.
AST (Atlantic Time) is used in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI; Puerto Rico and the Eastern Caribbean (all year). EAT (East Africa Time) is used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia.
AST here is Atlantic Standard Time, not Arabia Standard Time.
AST to EAT time conversion table
AST to EAT on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| AST | EAT | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM AST | 7:00 AM EAT | — |
| 1:00 AM AST | 8:00 AM EAT | — |
| 2:00 AM AST | 9:00 AM EAT | — |
| 3:00 AM AST | 10:00 AM EAT | — |
| 4:00 AM AST | 11:00 AM EAT | — |
| 5:00 AM AST | 12:00 PM EAT | — |
| 6:00 AM AST | 1:00 PM EAT | — |
| 7:00 AM AST | 2:00 PM EAT | — |
| 8:00 AM AST | 3:00 PM EAT | — |
| 9:00 AM AST | 4:00 PM EAT | work hours |
| 10:00 AM AST | 5:00 PM EAT | — |
| 11:00 AM AST | 6:00 PM EAT | — |
| 12:00 PM AST | 7:00 PM EAT | — |
| 1:00 PM AST | 8:00 PM EAT | — |
| 2:00 PM AST | 9:00 PM EAT | — |
| 3:00 PM AST | 10:00 PM EAT | night |
| 4:00 PM AST | 11:00 PM EAT | night |
| 5:00 PM AST | 12:00 AM EAT | next day |
| 6:00 PM AST | 1:00 AM EAT | next day |
| 7:00 PM AST | 2:00 AM EAT | next day |
| 8:00 PM AST | 3:00 AM EAT | next day |
| 9:00 PM AST | 4:00 AM EAT | next day |
| 10:00 PM AST | 5:00 AM EAT | next day |
| 11:00 PM AST | 6:00 AM EAT | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert AST to EAT
Add 7 hours to the AST time to get EAT.
Example: 9:00 AM AST = 4:00 PM EAT.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM AST = 5:00 AM EAT (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between AST and EAT
The time difference between AST and EAT is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: EAT is 7 hours ahead of AST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: EAT is 6 hours ahead of AST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: EAT is 7 hours ahead of AST.
AST and EAT during daylight saving time
- AST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from AST (UTC−4) to ADT (UTC−3).
- EAT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+3 all year.
Best time for a meeting between AST and EAT
AST and EAT share 1 hour of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM AST lands between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM EAT, inside working hours for both.
AST to EAT FAQ
What is the time difference between AST and EAT?
Right now EAT is 7 hours ahead of AST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM AST in EAT?
9:00 AM AST is 4:00 PM EAT.
What is 12 PM (noon) AST in EAT?
12:00 PM AST is 7:00 PM EAT.
Is EAT ahead of or behind AST?
EAT is 7 hours ahead of AST, so it is later in EAT than in AST.
Does AST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. AST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from AST to ADT.
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 AST and EAT?
AST and EAT share 1 hour of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM AST lands between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM EAT, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.