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EAT to KST Converter

KST is 6 hours ahead of EAT

Current EAT Time
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Africa/Nairobi
Current KST Time
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Asia/Seoul
Time Diff
6h ahead
EAT
UTC+3
KST
UTC+9
Overlapping hours: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM EAT (2h)

EAT to KST Conversion Table

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

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

Converting East Africa Time to Korea Standard Time

East Africa Time (EAT) and Korea Standard Time (KST) are separated by a 6 hours time difference. KST is 6 hours ahead of EAT. EAT is UTC+3, used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, while KST is UTC+9, used in South Korea.

When converting from EAT to KST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM EAT equals 3:00 PM KST, 12:00 PM noon EAT equals 6:00 PM KST, and 5:00 PM EAT equals 11:00 PM KST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across EAT and KST

For professionals scheduling meetings between EAT and KST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 6 hours 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. KST does not observe DST, staying at UTC+9 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between EAT and KST?
Korea Standard Time (KST) is 6 hours ahead of East Africa Time (EAT). When it is 12:00 PM noon in EAT, it is 6:00 PM in KST.
How do I convert EAT to KST?
To convert EAT to KST, add 6 hours to the EAT time. For example, 9:00 AM EAT is 3:00 PM KST. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does EAT or KST observe Daylight Saving Time?
EAT does not observe Daylight Saving Time. KST 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 KST?
The best time to schedule a call between EAT and KST 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 KST.
Is EAT ahead or behind KST?
EAT (UTC+3) is 6 hours behind KST (UTC+9). EAT corresponds to the IANA time zone Africa/Nairobi, while KST corresponds to Asia/Seoul.

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