Time-zone abbreviation
EAT — East Africa Time (UTC+3)
EAT stands for East Africa Time, three hours ahead of UTC (UTC+3). It covers a wide swath of eastern Africa and does not observe daylight saving time.
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Current time in East Africa Time
6:32 AM
Friday, Jul 3
Africa/Nairobi
Quick facts
- Standard offset
- UTC+3 (EAT)
- Daylight saving
- Not observed — offset stays the same year-round
- Next clock change
- None scheduled in the next 12 months for East Africa Time
- Where it's used
- Used across Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia, and surrounding countries.
Cities in East Africa Time
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Frequently asked questions
- What does EAT stand for?
- EAT stands for East Africa Time.
- What is the UTC offset of EAT?
- East Africa Time is UTC+3 and does not change for daylight saving.
- Does EAT observe daylight saving time?
- No — East Africa Time stays at UTC+3 year-round.