EAT to BST Converter
GMT is 3 hours behind EAT. 9:00 AM EAT = 6:00 AM GMT.
GMT is 3 hours behind EAT at the moment. To convert EAT to BST, subtract 3 hours from the EAT time: 9:00 AM EAT = 6:00 AM GMT.
EAT (East Africa Time) is used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia. BST (British Time) is used in United Kingdom from late March to late October.
BST here means British Summer Time, not Bangladesh Standard Time. BST (British Summer Time) is not in force right now: United Kingdom from late March to late October is currently on GMT. This page uses whichever name applies on the date you pick, so the numbers below say GMT.
EAT to BST time conversion table
EAT to BST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| EAT | BST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM EAT | 9:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 1:00 AM EAT | 10:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 2:00 AM EAT | 11:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 3:00 AM EAT | 12:00 AM GMT | night |
| 4:00 AM EAT | 1:00 AM GMT | night |
| 5:00 AM EAT | 2:00 AM GMT | night |
| 6:00 AM EAT | 3:00 AM GMT | night |
| 7:00 AM EAT | 4:00 AM GMT | night |
| 8:00 AM EAT | 5:00 AM GMT | night |
| 9:00 AM EAT | 6:00 AM GMT | — |
| 10:00 AM EAT | 7:00 AM GMT | — |
| 11:00 AM EAT | 8:00 AM GMT | — |
| 12:00 PM EAT | 9:00 AM GMT | work hours |
| 1:00 PM EAT | 10:00 AM GMT | work hours |
| 2:00 PM EAT | 11:00 AM GMT | work hours |
| 3:00 PM EAT | 12:00 PM GMT | work hours |
| 4:00 PM EAT | 1:00 PM GMT | work hours |
| 5:00 PM EAT | 2:00 PM GMT | — |
| 6:00 PM EAT | 3:00 PM GMT | — |
| 7:00 PM EAT | 4:00 PM GMT | — |
| 8:00 PM EAT | 5:00 PM GMT | — |
| 9:00 PM EAT | 6:00 PM GMT | — |
| 10:00 PM EAT | 7:00 PM GMT | — |
| 11:00 PM EAT | 8:00 PM GMT | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert EAT to BST
Subtract 3 hours from the EAT time to get BST.
Example: 9:00 AM EAT = 6:00 AM GMT.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM EAT = 10:00 PM GMT (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between EAT and BST
The time difference between EAT and BST 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: BST is 3 hours behind of EAT.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: BST is 2 hours behind of EAT.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: BST is 3 hours behind of EAT.
EAT and BST during daylight saving time
- EAT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+3 all year.
- BST next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 00:59 local time, from GMT (UTC+0) to BST (UTC+1).
Best time for a meeting between EAT and BST
EAT and BST share 5 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM EAT lands between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM GMT, inside working hours for both.
EAT to BST FAQ
What is the time difference between EAT and BST?
Right now GMT is 3 hours behind EAT. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM EAT in BST?
9:00 AM EAT is 6:00 AM GMT.
What is 12 PM (noon) EAT in BST?
12:00 PM EAT is 9:00 AM GMT.
Is BST ahead of or behind EAT?
GMT is 3 hours behind EAT, so it is earlier in BST than in EAT.
Does EAT change for daylight saving time?
No. EAT stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does BST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. BST next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from GMT to BST.
What is the best time for a meeting between EAT and BST?
EAT and BST share 5 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM EAT lands between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM GMT, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.