Tuesday, November 3, 2026
East Africa Time (EAT) · UTC+3
EAT is in use right now in East Africa Time (UTC+3).
EAT is 2 hours ahead of CET (Central European Time).
EAT time zone
East Africa Time
East Africa Time (EAT)
IANA: Africa/Nairobi · UTC+3
Daylight saving time in EAT
EAT does not use daylight saving time. The offset stays UTC+3 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in EAT today
Sunrise 06:11 · Sunset 18:21
Daylight 12h 10m · Solar noon 12:16
Time in EAT vs major world cities
| City | Local time | Difference from EAT |
| New York | Tue | 8 hours behind |
| Los Angeles | Tue | 11 hours behind |
| London | Tue | 3 hours behind |
| Paris | Tue | 2 hours behind |
| Dubai | Tue | 1 hour ahead |
| Mumbai | Wed | 2.5 hours ahead |
| Singapore | Wed | 5 hours ahead |
| Tokyo | Wed | 6 hours ahead |
| Sydney | Wed | 8 hours ahead |
| Johannesburg | Tue | 1 hour behind |
| São Paulo | Tue | 6 hours behind |
| Chicago | Tue | 9 hours behind |
What time zone is EAT in?
Clocks in EAT run on East Africa Time (EAT, UTC+3); software knows the zone as Africa/Nairobi.
Does EAT observe daylight saving time?
No. EAT keeps UTC+3 all year, so its time difference with places that do change their clocks shifts by an hour twice a year.
November 2026 calendar for EAT
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Frequently asked questions about EAT
What time zone is EAT in?
East Africa Time (EAT), UTC+3; IANA zone Africa/Nairobi.
Does EAT have daylight saving time?
No, it stays on UTC+3 all year.