CET to EAT Converter
EAT is 2 hours ahead of CET. 9:00 AM CET = 11:00 AM EAT.
EAT is 2 hours ahead of CET at the moment. To convert CET to EAT, add 2 hours to the CET time: 9:00 AM CET = 11:00 AM EAT.
CET (Central European Time) is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Switzerland and more. EAT (East Africa Time) is used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia.
CET to EAT time conversion table
CET to EAT on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| CET | EAT | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM CET | 2:00 AM EAT | night |
| 1:00 AM CET | 3:00 AM EAT | night |
| 2:00 AM CET | 4:00 AM EAT | night |
| 3:00 AM CET | 5:00 AM EAT | night |
| 4:00 AM CET | 6:00 AM EAT | — |
| 5:00 AM CET | 7:00 AM EAT | — |
| 6:00 AM CET | 8:00 AM EAT | — |
| 7:00 AM CET | 9:00 AM EAT | — |
| 8:00 AM CET | 10:00 AM EAT | — |
| 9:00 AM CET | 11:00 AM EAT | work hours |
| 10:00 AM CET | 12:00 PM EAT | work hours |
| 11:00 AM CET | 1:00 PM EAT | work hours |
| 12:00 PM CET | 2:00 PM EAT | work hours |
| 1:00 PM CET | 3:00 PM EAT | work hours |
| 2:00 PM CET | 4:00 PM EAT | work hours |
| 3:00 PM CET | 5:00 PM EAT | — |
| 4:00 PM CET | 6:00 PM EAT | — |
| 5:00 PM CET | 7:00 PM EAT | — |
| 6:00 PM CET | 8:00 PM EAT | — |
| 7:00 PM CET | 9:00 PM EAT | — |
| 8:00 PM CET | 10:00 PM EAT | night |
| 9:00 PM CET | 11:00 PM EAT | night |
| 10:00 PM CET | 12:00 AM EAT | next day |
| 11:00 PM CET | 1:00 AM EAT | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert CET to EAT
Add 2 hours to the CET time to get EAT.
Example: 9:00 AM CET = 11:00 AM EAT.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM CET = 12:00 AM EAT (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between CET and EAT
The time difference between CET 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:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 28 Mar 2026: EAT is 2 hours ahead of CET.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: EAT is 1 hour ahead of CET.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: EAT is 2 hours ahead of CET.
CET and EAT during daylight saving time
- CET next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).
- EAT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+3 all year.
Best time for a meeting between CET and EAT
CET and EAT share 6 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM CET lands between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM EAT, inside working hours for both.
CET to EAT FAQ
What is the time difference between CET and EAT?
Right now EAT is 2 hours ahead of CET. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM CET in EAT?
9:00 AM CET is 11:00 AM EAT.
What is 12 PM (noon) CET in EAT?
12:00 PM CET is 2:00 PM EAT.
Is EAT ahead of or behind CET?
EAT is 2 hours ahead of CET, so it is later in EAT than in CET.
Does CET change for daylight saving time?
Yes. CET next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CET to CEST.
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 CET and EAT?
CET and EAT share 6 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM CET lands between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM EAT, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.