Addis Ababa to CAT
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EAT and CAT on the World Map
The map below highlights the EAT (East Africa Time) and CAT (Central Africa 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).
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.
Comparing Time Zones: Addis Ababa and CAT
Addis Ababa runs on East Africa Time (EAT) at UTC+03:00. CAT runs on Central Africa Time (CAT) at UTC+02:00. That puts Addis Ababa 1 hour behind CAT — a difference of -1h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Addis Ababa it is 8:00 AM in CAT. Midnight in Addis Ababa is 11:00 PM in CAT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Addis Ababa to CAT time conversion table
| Addis Ababa (EAT) | 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 Addis Ababa to CAT time
- Scheduling a call from Addis Ababa to CAT: a 10:00 AM start in Addis Ababa lands at 9:00 AM in CAT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Addis Ababa and CAT are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM EAT time (9:00 AM–4:00 PM CAT). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Addis Ababa is 7:00 PM in CAT makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM EAT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -1h gap is not.
- Block 10:00 AM–5:00 PM EAT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Addis Ababa and need CAT 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 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 Addis Ababa and CAT
Both Addis Ababa and CAT sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 10:00 AM–5:00 PM EAT, 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
Addis Ababa and CAT share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (10:00 AM–5:00 PM EAT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Addis Ababa is 1 hour behind CAT (EAT UTC+03:00 → CAT UTC+02:00). The shared working window is 10:00 AM–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 Addis Ababa and CAT?
Addis Ababa (EAT, UTC+03:00) is 1 hour behind CAT (CAT, UTC+02:00). The gap is currently -1h.
How do I convert Addis Ababa time to CAT time?
Add -1h to Addis Ababa local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Addis Ababa 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 Addis Ababa.
What is the best time to call CAT from Addis Ababa?
Call between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM EAT — that maps to 9:00 AM–4:00 PM CAT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Addis Ababa or CAT?
Addis Ababa is 1 hour behind CAT. When it is 12:00 PM in Addis Ababa it is 11:00 AM in CAT.
Do Addis Ababa and CAT use different time zones?
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) uses EAT at UTC+03:00, while CAT uses CAT at UTC+02:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Addis_Ababa and Africa/Harare.
Does daylight saving time affect the Addis Ababa–CAT difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -1h offset between Addis Ababa and CAT is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Addis Ababa's time zone?
EAT also covers Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Dar es Salaam, Kampala, Mogadishu, Antananarivo.
Which countries use EAT, Addis Ababa's zone?
EAT is used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia, Madagascar, Eritrea, Djibouti.
Is there a day difference between Addis Ababa and CAT?
Not normally. The -1h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Addis Ababa and CAT?
CAT is -1h from Addis Ababa.
What timezone is Addis Ababa in?
Addis Ababa operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is CAT in?
CAT 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 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 Addis Ababa, what time is it in CAT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Addis Ababa (EAT), it is -1h later in CAT (CAT).
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