EEST to CAT
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EEST and CAT on the World Map
The map below highlights the EEST (Eastern European Summer Time) and CAT (Central Africa Time) timezone regions across the globe.
EEST – Eastern European Summer Time
UTC+03:00Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+03:00) is the daylight saving period across eastern Europe, from late March to late October.
- •EEST runs from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October.
- •EEST is one hour ahead of Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+02:00).
- •During EEST, eastern Europe is level with Moscow, Istanbul and Riyadh.
- •EEST follows the EU-wide summer time schedule.
CAT – Central Africa Time
UTC+02:00Central Africa Time (CAT, UTC+02:00) covers Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi and neighbouring countries.
- •Central Africa Time is fixed at UTC+02:00 with no daylight saving.
- •CAT matches South Africa Standard Time (SAST) all year.
- •It is the same offset as Central European Time in winter.
- •Harare is level with Johannesburg and one hour ahead of Lagos.
Everything You Need to Know About EEST and CAT Time
EEST runs on Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) at UTC+03:00. CAT runs on Central Africa Time (CAT) at UTC+02:00. That puts EEST 1 hour behind CAT — a difference of -1h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in EEST it is 8:00 AM in CAT. Midnight in EEST is 11:00 PM in CAT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
EEST to CAT time conversion table
| EEST (EEST) | CAT (CAT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert EEST to CAT time
- Scheduling a call from EEST to CAT: a 10:00 AM start in EEST lands at 9:00 AM in CAT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both EEST and CAT are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM EEST time (9:00 AM–4:00 PM CAT). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking CAT local time against EEST keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -1h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM EEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -1h gap is not.
- Block 10:00 AM–5:00 PM EEST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from EEST and need CAT colleagues present.
About EEST (Eastern European Summer Time)
Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) is the daylight saving period used across eastern Europe, when clocks move one hour forward from Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+02:00) to UTC+03:00. It runs from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October, in step with the rest of the European Union. EEST covers Greece, Finland, Romania, Bulgaria, the Baltic states, Ukraine and Moldova, and matches the offset used year-round by Moscow, Istanbul and Riyadh during those months. Athens and Helsinki both sit near the western edge of the EEST band, so summer evenings stay light well past 21:00.
About CAT (Central Africa Time)
Central Africa Time (CAT) is fixed at UTC+02:00 all year across a broad belt of southern and central Africa, including Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi and the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. None of these countries observes daylight saving time, so CAT never shifts. It is the same offset as South Africa Standard Time (SAST) and the winter version of Central European Time, which makes CAT a convenient bridge between African, European and Middle Eastern schedules — Harare is level with Johannesburg all year and one hour ahead of Lagos.
Best time to call between EEST and CAT
Both EEST and CAT sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 10:00 AM–5:00 PM EEST, which is 9:00 AM–4:00 PM CAT. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
EEST and CAT share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (10:00 AM–5:00 PM EEST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
EEST is 1 hour behind CAT (EEST UTC+03:00 → CAT UTC+02:00). The shared working window is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM EEST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
EEST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+02:00 · DST: UTC+03:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
CAT
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between EEST and CAT?
EEST (EEST, UTC+03:00) is 1 hour behind CAT (CAT, UTC+02:00). The gap is currently -1h.
How do I convert EEST time to CAT time?
Add -1h to EEST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in EEST is 8:00 AM in CAT.
What time is it in CAT right now?
CAT uses CAT at UTC+02:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -1h offset from EEST.
What is the best time to call CAT from EEST?
Call between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM EEST — that maps to 9:00 AM–4:00 PM CAT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, EEST or CAT?
EEST is 1 hour behind CAT. When it is 12:00 PM in EEST it is 11:00 AM in CAT.
Does daylight saving time affect the EEST–CAT difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -1h offset between EEST and CAT is fixed all year.
Which other cities share EEST's time zone?
EEST also covers Athens, Helsinki, Bucharest, Sofia, Kyiv, Riga.
Which countries use EEST, EEST's zone?
EEST is used in Greece, Finland, Romania, Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Ukraine and 2 more.
Is there a day difference between EEST and CAT?
Not normally. The -1h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between EEST and CAT?
CAT is -1h from EEST.
What timezone is EEST in?
EEST operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is CAT in?
CAT operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use EEST (Eastern European Summer Time)?
EEST is used in Greece, Finland, Romania, Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, and 4 more countries.
Does EEST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, EEST switches to EEST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about EEST?
EEST runs from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October. EEST is one hour ahead of Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+02:00).
Which cities are in the CAT timezone?
Major cities in the CAT timezone include Harare, Lusaka, Maputo, Lilongwe, Kigali.
What is the UTC offset for CAT?
Central Africa Time (CAT) is at UTC+02:00.
What should I know about the CAT timezone?
Central Africa Time is fixed at UTC+02:00 with no daylight saving. CAT matches South Africa Standard Time (SAST) all year.
When is it midnight in EEST, what time is it in CAT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in EEST (EEST), it is -1h later in CAT (CAT).
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