China Time to EAT Converter
EAT is 5 hours behind CST. 9:00 AM CST = 4:00 AM EAT.
EAT is 5 hours behind CST. To convert China Time to EAT, subtract 5 hours from the China Time time: 9:00 AM CST = 4:00 AM EAT.
China Time (China Time) is used in Mainland China and Taiwan (Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Taipei). EAT (East Africa Time) is used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia.
China Time to EAT time conversion table
China Time to EAT on 8 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| China Time | EAT |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| China Time | EAT |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| China Time | EAT |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
Conversion table from China Time to EAT for 8 Nov 2026. A tick marks hours that fall between 9 AM and 5 PM in both places. +1 means the next day in EAT, −1 the previous day.
- ✓ marks 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Greyed times are night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert China Time to EAT
Subtract 5 hours from the China Time time to get EAT.
Example: 9:00 AM CST = 4:00 AM EAT.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM CST = 8:00 PM EAT (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between China Time and EAT
The time difference between China Time and EAT is 5 hours all year – EAT is behind CST.
China Time and EAT during daylight saving time
- China Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.
- EAT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+3 all year.
Best time for a meeting between China Time and EAT
China Time and EAT share 3 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM CST lands between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM EAT, inside working hours for both.
China Time to EAT FAQ
What is the time difference between China Time and EAT?
EAT is 5 hours behind CST all year. 9:00 AM CST = 4:00 AM EAT.
What is 9 AM China Time in EAT?
9:00 AM CST is 4:00 AM EAT.
What is 12 PM (noon) China Time in EAT?
12:00 PM CST is 7:00 AM EAT.
Is EAT ahead of or behind China Time?
EAT is 5 hours behind CST, so it is earlier in EAT than in China Time.
Does China Time change for daylight saving time?
No. China Time stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
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 China Time and EAT?
China Time and EAT share 3 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM CST lands between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM EAT, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 8 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.