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EAT to IST Converter

IST is 2 hours and 30 minutes ahead of EAT

Current EAT Time
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Africa/Nairobi
Current IST Time
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Asia/Kolkata
Time Diff
2h 30m ahead
EAT
UTC+3
IST
UTC+5:30
Overlapping hours: 9:00 AM – 2.5:00 PM EAT (5.5h)

EAT to IST Conversion Table

Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in IST

EAT to IST time conversion table showing all 24 hours
EAT IST
12:00 AM 2:30 AM
1:00 AM 3:30 AM
2:00 AM 4:30 AM
3:00 AM 5:30 AM
4:00 AM 6:30 AM
5:00 AM 7:30 AM
6:00 AM 8:30 AM
7:00 AM 9:30 AM
8:00 AM 10:30 AM
9:00 AM 11:30 AM
10:00 AM 12:30 PM
11:00 AM 1:30 PM
12:00 PM 2:30 PM
1:00 PM 3:30 PM
2:00 PM 4:30 PM
3:00 PM 5:30 PM
4:00 PM 6:30 PM
5:00 PM 7:30 PM
6:00 PM 8:30 PM
7:00 PM 9:30 PM
8:00 PM 10:30 PM
9:00 PM 11:30 PM
10:00 PM 12:30 AM +1d
11:00 PM 1:30 AM +1d

Converting East Africa Time to India Standard Time

East Africa Time (EAT) and India Standard Time (IST) are separated by a 2 hours and 30 minutes time difference. IST is 2 hours and 30 minutes ahead of EAT. EAT is UTC+3, used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, while IST is UTC+5:30, used in India, Sri Lanka.

When converting from EAT to IST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM EAT equals 11:30 AM IST, 12:00 PM noon EAT equals 2:30 PM IST, and 5:00 PM EAT equals 7:30 PM IST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across EAT and IST

For professionals scheduling meetings between EAT and IST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 2 hours and 30 minutes difference, the window of overlap may be limited. 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. IST does not observe DST, staying at UTC+5:30 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between EAT and IST?
India Standard Time (IST) is 2 hours and 30 minutes ahead of East Africa Time (EAT). When it is 12:00 PM noon in EAT, it is 2:30 PM in IST.
How do I convert EAT to IST?
To convert EAT to IST, add 2 hours and 30 minutes to the EAT time. For example, 9:00 AM EAT is 11:30 AM IST. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does EAT or IST observe Daylight Saving Time?
EAT does not observe Daylight Saving Time. IST does not observe Daylight Saving Time. During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may change by 1 hour.
What is the best time to schedule a call between EAT and IST?
The best time to schedule a call between EAT and IST is during overlapping business hours. If you are in EAT, try scheduling between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM your time, then check the conversion table above to see what that corresponds to in IST.
Is EAT ahead or behind IST?
EAT (UTC+3) is 2 hours and 30 minutes behind IST (UTC+5:30). EAT corresponds to the IANA time zone Africa/Nairobi, while IST corresponds to Asia/Kolkata.

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