CET ↔ EAT Time Converter

Convert CET to EAT instantly. Central European Time is UTC+1 / UTC+2 (CEST) and East Africa Time is UTC+3 — a 2h ahead difference. Enter any time in either field — both are fully editable. Use the ⇄ button to swap directions.

🕐 Live Current Times

CET
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Central European Time
2h ahead
⇄ EAT→CET
EAT
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East Africa Time

⚡ Bidirectional Time Converter

CET (UTC+1 / UTC+2 (CEST)) → EAT (UTC+3) · Difference: 2h ahead (auto-adjusts for DST)

ℹ️ Timezone Details

CET Offset
UTC+1 / UTC+2 (CEST)
EAT Offset
UTC+3
Difference
2h ahead
CET Full Name
Central European Time
EAT Full Name
East Africa Time
Vice Versa
EAT → CET ↗

🤝 Best Meeting Hours Between CET and EAT

Because EAT is 2h ahead CET, use this table to plan calls that fall in reasonable working hours for both sides.

CETEATSuitability
7:00 AM9:00 AMGood — early morning start
8:00 AM10:00 AMBest overlap
9:00 AM11:00 AMBest overlap
10:00 AM12:00 PMBest overlap
11:00 AM1:00 PMGood — late afternoon

🏙️ Cities Covered by Each Time Zone

CET Cities
Paris, Berlin, Rome, Madrid, Amsterdam, Brussels, Vienna, Warsaw
EAT Cities
Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Dar es Salaam, Kampala, Mogadishu

Note: Some timezones observe Daylight Saving Time, so the offset may change seasonally. The live clocks and converter on this page adjust automatically.

📋 Full 24-Hour Conversion Table — CET to EAT

CET (12h)CET (24h)EAT (12h)EAT (24h)DayType
12:00 AM00:002:00 AM02:00—Night
1:00 AM01:003:00 AM03:00—Night
2:00 AM02:004:00 AM04:00—Night
3:00 AM03:005:00 AM05:00—Night
4:00 AM04:006:00 AM06:00—Night
5:00 AM05:007:00 AM07:00—Night
6:00 AM06:008:00 AM08:00—
7:00 AM07:009:00 AM09:00—
8:00 AM08:0010:00 AM10:00—
9:00 AM09:0011:00 AM11:00—Business
10:00 AM10:0012:00 PM12:00—Business
11:00 AM11:001:00 PM13:00—Business
12:00 PM12:002:00 PM14:00—Business
1:00 PM13:003:00 PM15:00—Business
2:00 PM14:004:00 PM16:00—Business
3:00 PM15:005:00 PM17:00—Business
4:00 PM16:006:00 PM18:00—Business
5:00 PM17:007:00 PM19:00—Business
6:00 PM18:008:00 PM20:00—
7:00 PM19:009:00 PM21:00—
8:00 PM20:0010:00 PM22:00—
9:00 PM21:0011:00 PM23:00—
10:00 PM22:0012:00 AM00:00+1 DayNight
11:00 PM23:001:00 AM01:00+1 DayNight

Note: this table uses a fixed offset. During Daylight Saving Time the difference may change — use the live converter above which adjusts automatically.

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💡 How to Convert CET to EAT

1
Find the offset — Central European Time is UTC+1 / UTC+2 (CEST) and East Africa Time is UTC+3. The difference between them is 2h ahead.
2
Use either input field — Type a time in the CET field to get the EAT equivalent, or type in the EAT field to get the CET time. Both fields are editable.
3
Swap directions — Click ⇄ to instantly swap the conversion direction, or visit the EAT to CET page.
4
Check the table — The 24-hour reference table shows every hour converted, with working hours marked green and late night/early morning marked orange.
5
Watch for day changes — Some times cross midnight, so a "+1 Day" or "-1 Day" note appears to show the date is different in the converted timezone.

❓ FAQ — CET to EAT

What is the time difference between CET and EAT?

East Africa Time (EAT) is 2h ahead Central European Time (CET).

How do I convert CET to EAT?

Use the converter above — type any time in the CET field and the EAT result appears instantly. You can also refer to the 24-hour table on this page.

Is EAT ahead or behind CET?

East Africa Time (EAT) is 2h ahead Central European Time (CET).

How do I convert EAT back to CET?

Simply type in the EAT field in the bidirectional converter above — it works in both directions. Or visit the dedicated EAT to CET converter page.

What is the best overlap time for meetings between CET and EAT?

Use the meeting hours table above to find windows where both timezones fall within reasonable working hours.