SAST to EAT Converter
EAT is 1 hour ahead of SAST. 9:00 AM SAST = 10:00 AM EAT.
EAT is 1 hour ahead of SAST. To convert SAST to EAT, add 1 hour to the SAST time: 9:00 AM SAST = 10:00 AM EAT.
SAST (South Africa Time) is used in South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini. EAT (East Africa Time) is used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia.
SAST to EAT time conversion table
SAST to EAT on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| SAST | EAT | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM SAST | 1:00 AM EAT | night |
| 1:00 AM SAST | 2:00 AM EAT | night |
| 2:00 AM SAST | 3:00 AM EAT | night |
| 3:00 AM SAST | 4:00 AM EAT | night |
| 4:00 AM SAST | 5:00 AM EAT | night |
| 5:00 AM SAST | 6:00 AM EAT | — |
| 6:00 AM SAST | 7:00 AM EAT | — |
| 7:00 AM SAST | 8:00 AM EAT | — |
| 8:00 AM SAST | 9:00 AM EAT | — |
| 9:00 AM SAST | 10:00 AM EAT | work hours |
| 10:00 AM SAST | 11:00 AM EAT | work hours |
| 11:00 AM SAST | 12:00 PM EAT | work hours |
| 12:00 PM SAST | 1:00 PM EAT | work hours |
| 1:00 PM SAST | 2:00 PM EAT | work hours |
| 2:00 PM SAST | 3:00 PM EAT | work hours |
| 3:00 PM SAST | 4:00 PM EAT | work hours |
| 4:00 PM SAST | 5:00 PM EAT | — |
| 5:00 PM SAST | 6:00 PM EAT | — |
| 6:00 PM SAST | 7:00 PM EAT | — |
| 7:00 PM SAST | 8:00 PM EAT | — |
| 8:00 PM SAST | 9:00 PM EAT | — |
| 9:00 PM SAST | 10:00 PM EAT | night |
| 10:00 PM SAST | 11:00 PM EAT | night |
| 11:00 PM SAST | 12:00 AM EAT | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert SAST to EAT
Add 1 hour to the SAST time to get EAT.
Example: 9:00 AM SAST = 10:00 AM EAT.
Across midnight: 11:00 PM SAST = 12:00 AM EAT (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between SAST and EAT
The time difference between SAST and EAT is 1 hour all year – EAT is ahead of SAST.
SAST and EAT during daylight saving time
- SAST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+2 all year.
- EAT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+3 all year.
Best time for a meeting between SAST and EAT
SAST and EAT share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM SAST lands between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM EAT, inside working hours for both.
SAST to EAT FAQ
What is the time difference between SAST and EAT?
EAT is 1 hour ahead of SAST all year. 9:00 AM SAST = 10:00 AM EAT.
What is 9 AM SAST in EAT?
9:00 AM SAST is 10:00 AM EAT.
What is 12 PM (noon) SAST in EAT?
12:00 PM SAST is 1:00 PM EAT.
Is EAT ahead of or behind SAST?
EAT is 1 hour ahead of SAST, so it is later in EAT than in SAST.
Does SAST change for daylight saving time?
No. SAST 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 SAST and EAT?
SAST and EAT share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM SAST lands between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM EAT, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.