AEDT to EAT
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EATGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AEDT and EAT on the World Map
The map below highlights the AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time) and EAT (East Africa Time) timezone regions across the globe.
AEDT – Australian Eastern Daylight Time
UTC+11:00Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11:00) is the daylight saving period in south-eastern Australia, from October to April.
- •AEDT runs from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April.
- •AEDT is one hour ahead of Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
- •Queensland does not observe daylight saving, so Brisbane stays on AEST.
- •During AEDT, Sydney is 16 hours ahead of New York and 11 hours ahead of UTC.
EAT – East Africa Time
UTC+03:00East Africa Time (EAT) is the time zone for East Africa, 3 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Nairobi is a major tech hub in Africa, often called 'Silicon Savannah'.
- •Ethiopia uses its own calendar, which is 7-8 years behind the Gregorian calendar.
- •EAT is the same offset as MSK (Moscow Time).
AEDT vs EAT: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
AEDT runs on Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) at UTC+11:00. EAT runs on East Africa Time (EAT) at UTC+03:00. That puts AEDT 8 hours behind EAT — a difference of -8h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in AEDT it is 1:00 AM in EAT. Midnight in AEDT is 4:00 PM in EAT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
AEDT to EAT time conversion table
| AEDT (AEDT) | EAT (EAT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert AEDT to EAT time
- Scheduling a call from AEDT to EAT: a 10:00 AM start in AEDT lands at 2:00 AM in EAT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -8h gap: AEDT and EAT have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in EAT is 1:00 AM in AEDT.
- Watching a live event or market open: AEDT viewers need 1:00 AM in EAT to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 8:00 AM if the event is anchored to AEDT.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AEDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -8h gap is not.
- With a -8h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week AEDT takes the early slot, the next week EAT does.
About AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time)
Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) is the daylight saving period in south-eastern Australia, one hour ahead of Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST, UTC+10:00). Because Australia is in the southern hemisphere, AEDT runs through the summer — from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April — which is almost exactly the reverse of the European and North American schedules. New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory observe it; Queensland and the Northern Territory do not, so Brisbane stays on AEST year round while Sydney moves to AEDT. During AEDT, Sydney is 11 hours ahead of UTC and 16 hours ahead of New York.
About EAT (East Africa Time)
East Africa Time (EAT) is used in the countries of East Africa including Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, and others. EAT does not observe daylight saving time and shares the same offset as Moscow Standard Time (MSK).
Best time to call between AEDT and EAT
With a -8h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. EAT opens at 9:00 AM EAT, which is 1:00 AM in AEDT, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
AEDT and EAT have no shared working hours because of the -8h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
AEDT is 8 hours behind EAT (AEDT UTC+11:00 → EAT UTC+03:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
AEDT
❄ Currently in Standard Time
Standard: UTC+10:00 · DST: UTC+11:00
Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026
EAT
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between AEDT and EAT?
AEDT (AEDT, UTC+11:00) is 8 hours behind EAT (EAT, UTC+03:00). The gap is currently -8h.
How do I convert AEDT time to EAT time?
Add -8h to AEDT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in AEDT is 1:00 AM in EAT.
What time is it in EAT right now?
EAT uses EAT at UTC+03:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -8h offset from AEDT.
What is the best time to call EAT from AEDT?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -8h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in AEDT, which is 5:00 AM in EAT.
Which is behind, AEDT or EAT?
AEDT is 8 hours behind EAT. When it is 12:00 PM in AEDT it is 4:00 AM in EAT.
Does daylight saving time affect the AEDT–EAT difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -8h offset between AEDT and EAT is fixed all year.
Which other cities share AEDT's time zone?
AEDT also covers Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart, Newcastle.
Which countries use AEDT, AEDT's zone?
AEDT is used in Australia (NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, ACT).
Is there a day difference between AEDT and EAT?
Not normally. The -8h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between AEDT and EAT?
EAT is -8h from AEDT.
What timezone is AEDT in?
AEDT operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is EAT in?
EAT operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time)?
AEDT is used in Australia (NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, ACT).
Does AEDT observe daylight saving time?
Yes, AEDT switches to AEDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about AEDT?
AEDT runs from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April. AEDT is one hour ahead of Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
Which cities are in the EAT timezone?
Major cities in the EAT timezone include Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Dar es Salaam, Kampala, Mogadishu, Antananarivo.
What is the UTC offset for EAT?
East Africa Time (EAT) is at UTC+03:00.
What should I know about the EAT timezone?
Nairobi is a major tech hub in Africa, often called 'Silicon Savannah'. Ethiopia uses its own calendar, which is 7-8 years behind the Gregorian calendar.
When is it midnight in AEDT, what time is it in EAT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in AEDT (AEDT), it is -8h later in EAT (EAT).
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