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Timezone conversion

ET to CAT Time — Convert Eastern Time (US) to Central Africa Time

CAT is currently 6 hours ahead of ET. The gap shifts across the year: around January it is 7 hours ahead of ET, and around July it is 6 hours ahead of ET, because one or both zones observe daylight saving.

CAT is currently 6 hours ahead of ET.

ET • EDT (UTC-4)
1:12 PM
Wednesday, Jul 8
CAT • GMT+2 (UTC+2)
7:12 PM
Wednesday, Jul 8

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Full ET to CAT conversion table

ETCAT
12:00 AM6:00 AM
1:00 AM7:00 AM
2:00 AM8:00 AM
3:00 AM9:00 AM
4:00 AM10:00 AM
5:00 AM11:00 AM
6:00 AM12:00 PM
7:00 AM1:00 PM
8:00 AM2:00 PM
9:00 AM3:00 PM
10:00 AM4:00 PM
11:00 AM5:00 PM
12:00 PM6:00 PM
1:00 PM7:00 PM
2:00 PM8:00 PM
3:00 PM9:00 PM
4:00 PM10:00 PM
5:00 PM11:00 PM
6:00 PM12:00 AM(next day)
7:00 PM1:00 AM(next day)
8:00 PM2:00 AM(next day)
9:00 PM3:00 AM(next day)
10:00 PM4:00 AM(next day)
11:00 PM5:00 AM(next day)

Daylight saving and how the gap changes

Around January the ET → CAT offset is 7 hours ahead of ET. Around July it is 6 hours ahead of ET. That swing comes from one or both zones observing daylight saving on different schedules — the converter above always reflects the correct offset for the date you pick.

Frequently asked questions

Is CAT ahead of or behind ET right now?
CAT is currently 6 hours ahead of ET.
What is the current ET to CAT time difference?
Right now the gap is 6 hours ahead — CAT is 6 hours ahead of ET.
Does the ET → CAT offset change during the year?
Yes. Around January the offset is 7 hours ahead of ET; around July it is 6 hours ahead of ET. The converter above always reflects the correct offset for the date you pick.
Does ET observe daylight saving time?
Yes — Eastern Time (US) observes DST, so its UTC offset shifts by 1 hour(s) between winter and summer.
Does CAT observe daylight saving time?
No — Central Africa Time stays at a fixed UTC offset year-round.
What time is 9 AM ET in CAT?
9:00 AM ET is 3:00 PM CAT.
What time is 12 PM (noon) ET in CAT?
12:00 PM ET is 6:00 PM CAT.
What time is 5 PM ET in CAT?
5:00 PM ET is 11:00 PM CAT.
When is the best time to schedule a call between ET and CAT?
The working-hours overlap (09:00–17:00 in both zones) runs roughly 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM ET (≈ 2 hours). Mid-morning ET is usually the safest window for a live call.
What time zone does ET refer to?
ET refers to Eastern Time (US) (IANA: America/New_York).
What time zone does CAT refer to?
CAT refers to Central Africa Time (IANA: Africa/Harare).

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