EAT to CST Converter

Converting East Africa Time to Central Standard Time

East Africa Time (EAT) and Central Standard Time (CST) are separated by a 9 hours time difference. CST is 9 hours behind EAT. EAT is UTC+3, used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, while CST is UTC-6, used in United States, Canada, Mexico.

When converting from EAT to CST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM EAT equals 12:00 AM CST, 12:00 PM noon EAT equals 3:00 AM CST, and 5:00 PM EAT equals 8:00 AM CST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across EAT and CST

For professionals scheduling meetings between EAT and CST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 9 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited, making early morning or late evening calls necessary for one party. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.

Daylight Saving Time Considerations

EAT does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+3 year-round. CST observes DST, switching to CDT (UTC-5). During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may temporarily change by 1 hour. Always verify the current offset during spring and fall transition periods.