EAT to PST
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PSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
EAT and PST on the World Map
The map below highlights the EAT (East Africa Time) and PST (Pacific 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).
PST – Pacific Standard Time
UTC-08:00Pacific Standard Time (PST) is the time zone for the US and Canadian Pacific coast, 8 hours behind UTC.
- •Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time.
- •The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
- •PST is 3 hours behind EST, creating a significant business hours gap.
- •Vancouver, Canada's third-largest city, uses PST.
Comparing Time Zones: EAT and PST
EAT runs on East Africa Time (EAT) at UTC+03:00. PST runs on Pacific Standard Time (PST) at UTC-08:00. That puts EAT 11 hours behind PST — a difference of -11h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in EAT it is 10:00 PM in PST on the previous day. Midnight in EAT is 1:00 PM in PST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
EAT to PST time conversion table
| EAT (EAT) | PST (PST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert EAT to PST time
- Scheduling a call from EAT to PST: a 10:00 AM start in EAT lands at 11:00 PM in PST the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -11h gap: EAT and PST have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in PST is 10:00 PM in EAT.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking PST local time against EAT keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -11h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM EAT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -11h gap is not.
- With a -11h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week EAT takes the early slot, the next week PST does.
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 PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Pacific Standard Time (PST) covers the west coast of North America, including tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle, and entertainment capital Los Angeles. The Pacific Time Zone is home to Silicon Valley and the world's largest technology companies. During summer, clocks advance to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-07:00). PST is also observed in Baja California, Mexico.
Best time to call between EAT and PST
With a -11h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. PST opens at 9:00 AM PST, which is 10:00 PM in EAT, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
EAT and PST have no shared working hours because of the -11h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
EAT is 11 hours behind PST (EAT UTC+03:00 → PST UTC-08:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
EAT
Does not observe DST
PST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between EAT and PST?
EAT (EAT, UTC+03:00) is 11 hours behind PST (PST, UTC-08:00). The gap is currently -11h.
How do I convert EAT time to PST time?
Add -11h to EAT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in EAT is 10:00 PM in PST (previous day).
What time is it in PST right now?
PST uses PST at UTC-08:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -11h offset from EAT.
What is the best time to call PST from EAT?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -11h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in EAT, which is 2:00 AM in PST.
Which is behind, EAT or PST?
EAT is 11 hours behind PST. When it is 12:00 PM in EAT it is 1:00 AM in PST.
Does daylight saving time affect the EAT–PST difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -11h offset between EAT and PST 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 PST?
Not normally. The -11h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between EAT and PST?
PST is -11h from EAT.
What timezone is EAT in?
EAT operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is PST in?
PST 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 PST timezone?
Major cities in the PST timezone include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego, Portland, Las Vegas, Sacramento.
What is the UTC offset for PST?
Pacific Standard Time (PST) is at UTC-08:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to PDT.
What should I know about the PST timezone?
Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time. The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
When is it midnight in EAT, what time is it in PST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in EAT (EAT), it is -11h later in PST (PST).
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