EET to CAT
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EET and CAT on the World Map
The map below highlights the EET (Eastern European Time) and CAT (Central Africa Time) timezone regions across the globe.
EET – Eastern European Time
UTC+02:00Eastern European Time (EET) is used in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and northeastern Africa, 2 hours ahead of UTC.
- •EET covers countries across three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa.
- •Cairo is the most populous city in the EET zone.
- •Turkey used to be on EET but permanently moved to UTC+03:00 in 2016.
- •Finland, the Baltic states, and Greece all use EET.
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.
Time Conversion Guide: EET to CAT
EET runs on Eastern European Time (EET) at UTC+02:00. CAT runs on Central Africa Time (CAT) at UTC+02:00. That puts EET no time difference CAT — a difference of +0h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in EET it is 9:00 AM in CAT. Midnight in EET is 12:00 AM in CAT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
EET to CAT time conversion table
| EET (EET) | CAT (CAT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert EET to CAT time
- Scheduling a call from EET to CAT: a 10:00 AM start in EET lands at 10:00 AM in CAT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both EET and CAT are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM EET time (9:00 AM–5:00 PM CAT). That is roughly 8 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking CAT local time against EET keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +0h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM EET" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +0h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–5:00 PM EET as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from EET and need CAT colleagues present.
About EET (Eastern European Time)
Eastern European Time (EET) covers a wide geographical area including Eastern Europe (Finland, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine), the Middle East (Israel, Lebanon, Jordan), and northeastern Africa (Egypt, Libya). During summer, most EET countries switch to Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+03:00). Turkey permanently moved to UTC+03:00 in 2016, effectively leaving EET.
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 EET and CAT
Both EET and CAT sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–5:00 PM EET, which is 9:00 AM–5:00 PM CAT. That gives roughly 8 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
EET and CAT share 8 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–5:00 PM EET), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
EET is no time difference CAT (EET UTC+02:00 → CAT UTC+02:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–5:00 PM EET. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
EET
☀ 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 EET and CAT?
EET (EET, UTC+02:00) is no time difference CAT (CAT, UTC+02:00). The gap is currently +0h.
How do I convert EET time to CAT time?
Add +0h to EET local time. For example, 9:00 AM in EET is 9:00 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 +0h offset from EET.
What is the best time to call CAT from EET?
Call between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM EET — that maps to 9:00 AM–5:00 PM CAT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, EET or CAT?
EET and CAT are currently on the same clock.
Does daylight saving time affect the EET–CAT difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +0h offset between EET and CAT is fixed all year.
Which other cities share EET's time zone?
EET also covers Cairo, Athens, Helsinki, Bucharest, Kyiv, Sofia, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and 4 more.
Which countries use EET, EET's zone?
EET is used in Finland, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon and 9 more.
What is the time difference between EET and CAT?
CAT is +0h from EET.
What timezone is EET in?
EET operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is CAT in?
CAT operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use EET (Eastern European Time)?
EET is used in Finland, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Egypt, and 11 more countries.
Does EET observe daylight saving time?
Yes, EET switches to EEST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about EET?
EET covers countries across three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa. Cairo is the most populous city in the EET zone.
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 EET, what time is it in CAT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in EET (EET), it is +0h later in CAT (CAT).
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