EAT to Argentina
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ARTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
EAT and ART on the World Map
The map below highlights the EAT (East Africa Time) and ART (Argentina Time) timezone regions across the globe.
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).
ART – Argentina Time
UTC-03:00Argentina Time (ART) is the standard time for Argentina, 3 hours behind UTC.
- •Argentina does not observe daylight saving time.
- •Buenos Aires is one of the most visited cities in South America.
- •ART is the same offset as BRT (UTC-03:00).
EAT to Argentina Time Difference – Complete Guide
EAT runs on East Africa Time (EAT) at UTC+03:00. Argentina runs on Argentina Standard Time (ART) at UTC-03:00. That puts EAT 6 hours behind Argentina — a difference of -6h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in EAT it is 3:00 AM in Argentina. Midnight in EAT is 6:00 PM in Argentina. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
EAT to Argentina time conversion table
| EAT (EAT) | Argentina (ART) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert EAT to Argentina time
- Scheduling a call from EAT to Argentina: a 10:00 AM start in EAT lands at 4:00 AM in Argentina, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both EAT and Argentina are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM EAT time (9:00 AM–11:00 AM ART). That is roughly 2 hours of usable overlap.
- Coordinating a EAT-based team with Argentina contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM EAT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -6h gap is not.
- Block 3:00 PM–5:00 PM EAT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from EAT and need Argentina colleagues present.
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).
About ART (Argentina Time)
Argentina Time (ART) is the time zone used throughout Argentina. Argentina does not observe daylight saving time. ART shares the same offset as Brasilia Time (BRT) and Uruguay's UYT.
Best time to call between EAT and Argentina
Both EAT and Argentina sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 3:00 PM–5:00 PM EAT, which is 9:00 AM–11:00 AM ART. That gives roughly 2 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
EAT and Argentina overlap for about 2 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
EAT is 6 hours behind Argentina (EAT UTC+03:00 → ART UTC-03:00). The shared working window is 3:00 PM–5:00 PM EAT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between EAT and Argentina?
EAT (EAT, UTC+03:00) is 6 hours behind Argentina (ART, UTC-03:00). The gap is currently -6h.
How do I convert EAT time to Argentina time?
Add -6h to EAT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in EAT is 3:00 AM in Argentina.
What time is it in Argentina right now?
Argentina uses ART at UTC-03:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -6h offset from EAT.
What is the best time to call Argentina from EAT?
Call between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM EAT — that maps to 9:00 AM–11:00 AM ART and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, EAT or Argentina?
EAT is 6 hours behind Argentina. When it is 12:00 PM in EAT it is 6:00 AM in Argentina.
Do EAT and Argentina use different time zones?
EAT uses EAT at UTC+03:00, while Argentina (Argentina) uses ART at UTC-03:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Nairobi and America/Buenos_Aires.
Does daylight saving time affect the EAT–Argentina difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -6h offset between EAT and Argentina is fixed all year.
Which other cities share EAT's time zone?
EAT also covers Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Dar es Salaam, Kampala, Mogadishu, Antananarivo.
Which countries use EAT, EAT's zone?
EAT is used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia, Madagascar, Eritrea, Djibouti.
Is there a day difference between EAT and Argentina?
Not normally. The -6h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between EAT and Argentina?
Argentina is -6h from EAT.
What timezone is EAT in?
EAT operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Argentina in?
Argentina operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use EAT (East Africa Time)?
EAT is used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia, Madagascar, and 2 more countries.
Does EAT observe daylight saving time?
No, EAT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+03:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about EAT?
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.
Which cities are in the ART timezone?
Major cities in the ART timezone include Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Rosario, Mendoza, La Plata, Tucumán.
What is the UTC offset for ART?
Argentina Time (ART) is at UTC-03:00.
What should I know about the ART timezone?
Argentina does not observe daylight saving time. Buenos Aires is one of the most visited cities in South America.
When is it midnight in EAT, what time is it in Argentina?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in EAT (EAT), it is -6h later in Argentina (ART).
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