EAT to IRST
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IRSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
EAT and IRST on the World Map
The map below highlights the EAT (East Africa Time) and IRST (Iran Standard 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).
IRST – Iran Standard Time
UTC+03:30Iran Standard Time (IRST) is the time zone for Iran, 3 hours and 30 minutes ahead of UTC.
- •IRST is one of only a few time zones with a 30-minute offset.
- •Iran observes daylight saving time, switching to IRDT (UTC+04:30).
- •Tehran has a metropolitan population of over 16 million.
EAT vs IRST: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
EAT runs on East Africa Time (EAT) at UTC+03:00. IRST runs on Iran Standard Time (IRST) at UTC+03:30. That puts EAT 30 minutes ahead of IRST — a difference of +0h 30m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in EAT it is 9:30 AM in IRST. Midnight in EAT is 12:30 AM in IRST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
EAT to IRST time conversion table
| EAT (EAT) | IRST (IRST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:30 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 6:30 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 7:30 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 8:30 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 9:30 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 12:30 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 3:30 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 5:30 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 6:30 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 9:30 PM | same day |
Why people convert EAT to IRST time
- Scheduling a call from EAT to IRST: a 10:00 AM start in EAT lands at 10:30 AM in IRST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both EAT and IRST are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM EAT time (9:30 AM–5:00 PM IRST). That is roughly 7 hours 30 minutes of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: EAT viewers need 9:30 AM in IRST to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 11:30 PM if the event is anchored to EAT.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM EAT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +0h 30m gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–4:30 PM EAT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from EAT and need IRST 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 IRST (Iran Standard Time)
Iran Standard Time (IRST) is one of the few time zones with a 30-minute offset. Iran observes daylight saving time (IRDT, UTC+04:30) from late March to late September. Tehran, the capital, is one of the largest cities in the Middle East.
Best time to call between EAT and IRST
Both EAT and IRST sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–4:30 PM EAT, which is 9:30 AM–5:00 PM IRST. That gives roughly 7 hours and 30 minutes of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
EAT and IRST share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–4:30 PM EAT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
EAT is 30 minutes ahead of IRST (EAT UTC+03:00 → IRST UTC+03:30). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–4:30 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 IRST?
EAT (EAT, UTC+03:00) is 30 minutes ahead of IRST (IRST, UTC+03:30). The gap is currently +0h 30m.
How do I convert EAT time to IRST time?
Add +0h 30m to EAT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in EAT is 9:30 AM in IRST.
What time is it in IRST right now?
IRST uses IRST at UTC+03:30. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +0h 30m offset from EAT.
What is the best time to call IRST from EAT?
Call between 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM EAT — that maps to 9:30 AM–5:00 PM IRST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, EAT or IRST?
EAT is 30 minutes ahead of IRST. When it is 12:00 PM in EAT it is 12:30 PM in IRST.
Does daylight saving time affect the EAT–IRST difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +0h 30m offset between EAT and IRST 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 IRST?
Not normally. The +0h 30m gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between EAT and IRST?
IRST is +0h 30m from EAT.
What timezone is EAT in?
EAT operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is IRST in?
IRST 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 IRST timezone?
Major cities in the IRST timezone include Tehran, Isfahan, Mashhad, Tabriz, Shiraz, Karaj.
What is the UTC offset for IRST?
Iran Standard Time (IRST) is at UTC+03:30. During daylight saving time, it shifts to IRDT.
What should I know about the IRST timezone?
IRST is one of only a few time zones with a 30-minute offset. Iran observes daylight saving time, switching to IRDT (UTC+04:30).
When is it midnight in EAT, what time is it in IRST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in EAT (EAT), it is +0h 30m later in IRST (IRST).
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