EAT time now |
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07:10:21 Sat, 28 Jun 2025
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| UTC Offset: UTC +3 |
Eastern Africa Time (EAT) operates at UTC+3 and is used as the standard time in several countries across East Africa, the Horn of Africa, and parts of the Indian Ocean region. EAT remains constant throughout the year, as the regions using it do not observe daylight saving time. It is often referred to simply as "East Africa Time" and shares the UTC+3 offset with Arabian Standard Time (AST), though each is used in different regions.
Importance and Global Use of EAT
EAT provides a uniform time standard for multiple countries in Eastern Africa, as well as for island nations in the Indian Ocean, simplifying regional coordination across government services, transportation, telecommunications, and media broadcasting. The fixed UTC+3 offset supports year-round consistency in local and cross-border scheduling.
Internationally, EAT plays an important role in global business operations, logistics, and development efforts involving East African and Indian Ocean countries. Its alignment with major economic hubs and other global time zones supports real-time collaboration in sectors such as finance, NGO work, and international trade, particularly with Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
Where and When EAT is used worldwide
Africa
African countries using EAT all year
- Djibouti
- Eritrea
- Ethiopia
- Kenya
- Madagascar
- Somalia
- Tanzania
- Uganda
Indian Ocean
Indian Ocean countries and territories using EAT all year
- Comoros
- Mayotte
Other Time Zones in UTC +3
Other time zones share the same offset as Eastern Africa Time (EAT), but are known by different names. While their clocks align, they may represent different regions or countries based on local time zone definitions.
- Arabia Standard Time – AST
- Eastern European Summer Time – EEST
- Israel Daylight Time – IDT
- Moscow Standard Time – MSK
- Syowa Time – SYOT
- Turkey Time – TRT