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London to EAT Time — Convert London to East Africa Time

EAT is currently 2 hours ahead of London. The gap shifts across the year: around January it is 3 hours ahead of London, and around July it is 2 hours ahead of London, because one or both zones observe daylight saving.

EAT is currently 2 hours ahead of London.

London • BST (UTC+1)
6:21 PM
Wednesday, Jul 8
EAT • GMT+3 (UTC+3)
8:21 PM
Wednesday, Jul 8

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Full London to EAT conversion table

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

Daylight saving and how the gap changes

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

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