CAT to EET
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CAT and EET on the World Map
The map below highlights the CAT (Central Africa Time) and EET (Eastern European Time) timezone regions across the globe.
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.
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.
Time Conversion Guide: CAT to EET
CAT runs on Central Africa Time (CAT) at UTC+02:00. EET runs on Eastern European Time (EET) at UTC+02:00. That puts CAT no time difference EET — a difference of +0h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in CAT it is 9:00 AM in EET. Midnight in CAT is 12:00 AM in EET. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
CAT to EET time conversion table
| CAT (CAT) | EET (EET) | 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 CAT to EET time
- Scheduling a call from CAT to EET: a 10:00 AM start in CAT lands at 10:00 AM in EET, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both CAT and EET are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM CAT time (9:00 AM–5:00 PM EET). That is roughly 8 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking EET local time against CAT keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +0h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM CAT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +0h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–5:00 PM CAT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from CAT and need EET colleagues present.
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.
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.
Best time to call between CAT and EET
Both CAT and EET sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–5:00 PM CAT, which is 9:00 AM–5:00 PM EET. That gives roughly 8 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
CAT and EET share 8 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–5:00 PM CAT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
CAT is no time difference EET (CAT UTC+02:00 → EET UTC+02:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–5:00 PM CAT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
CAT
Does not observe DST
EET
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+02:00 · DST: UTC+03:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between CAT and EET?
CAT (CAT, UTC+02:00) is no time difference EET (EET, UTC+02:00). The gap is currently +0h.
How do I convert CAT time to EET time?
Add +0h to CAT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in CAT is 9:00 AM in EET.
What time is it in EET right now?
EET uses EET 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 CAT.
What is the best time to call EET from CAT?
Call between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM CAT — that maps to 9:00 AM–5:00 PM EET and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, CAT or EET?
CAT and EET are currently on the same clock.
Does daylight saving time affect the CAT–EET difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +0h offset between CAT and EET is fixed all year.
Which other cities share CAT's time zone?
CAT also covers Harare, Lusaka, Maputo, Lilongwe, Kigali.
Which countries use CAT, CAT's zone?
CAT is used in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi, DR Congo (east).
What is the time difference between CAT and EET?
EET is +0h from CAT.
What timezone is CAT in?
CAT operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is EET in?
EET operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use CAT (Central Africa Time)?
CAT is used in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi, and 1 more countries.
Does CAT observe daylight saving time?
No, CAT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+02:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about CAT?
Central Africa Time is fixed at UTC+02:00 with no daylight saving. CAT matches South Africa Standard Time (SAST) all year.
Which cities are in the EET timezone?
Major cities in the EET timezone include Cairo, Athens, Helsinki, Bucharest, Kyiv, Sofia, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv.
What is the UTC offset for EET?
Eastern European Time (EET) is at UTC+02:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to EEST.
What should I know about the EET timezone?
EET covers countries across three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa. Cairo is the most populous city in the EET zone.
When is it midnight in CAT, what time is it in EET?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in CAT (CAT), it is +0h later in EET (EET).
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