EAT ↔ GST Time Converter

Convert EAT to GST instantly. East Africa Time is UTC+3 and Gulf Standard Time is UTC+4 — a 1h ahead difference. Enter any time in either field — both are fully editable. Use the ⇄ button to swap directions.

🕐 Live Current Times

EAT
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East Africa Time
1h ahead
⇄ GST→EAT
GST
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Gulf Standard Time

⚡ Bidirectional Time Converter

EAT (UTC+3) → GST (UTC+4) · Difference: 1h ahead (auto-adjusts for DST)

ℹ️ Timezone Details

EAT Offset
UTC+3
GST Offset
UTC+4
Difference
1h ahead
EAT Full Name
East Africa Time
GST Full Name
Gulf Standard Time
Vice Versa
GST → EAT ↗

🤝 Best Meeting Hours Between EAT and GST

Because GST is 1h ahead EAT, use this table to plan calls that fall in reasonable working hours for both sides.

EATGSTSuitability
7:00 AM8:00 AMGood — early morning start
8:00 AM9:00 AMBest overlap
9:00 AM10:00 AMBest overlap
10:00 AM11:00 AMBest overlap
11:00 AM12:00 PMGood — late afternoon

🏙️ Cities Covered by Each Time Zone

EAT Cities
Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Dar es Salaam, Kampala, Mogadishu
GST Cities
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Muscat, Doha

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 — EAT to GST

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

1
Find the offset — East Africa Time is UTC+3 and Gulf Standard Time is UTC+4. The difference between them is 1h ahead.
2
Use either input field — Type a time in the EAT field to get the GST equivalent, or type in the GST field to get the EAT time. Both fields are editable.
3
Swap directions — Click ⇄ to instantly swap the conversion direction, or visit the GST to EAT 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 — EAT to GST

What is the time difference between EAT and GST?

Gulf Standard Time (GST) is 1h ahead East Africa Time (EAT).

How do I convert EAT to GST?

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

Is GST ahead or behind EAT?

Gulf Standard Time (GST) is 1h ahead East Africa Time (EAT).

How do I convert GST back to EAT?

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

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

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