Is EST always GMT-5?
Standard EST is GMT-5, but many Eastern Time locations use daylight saving time and shift to GMT-4.
Timezone comparison
EST to EAT Converter
Compare Eastern Time with East Africa Time for calls between the US East Coast and East Africa.
Eastern TimeEast Africa TimeDST awareEditable cards
Use it for
- US-Kenya calls
- Support coverage
- Webinar timing
- Remote teams
How to use it
- Add an Eastern Time city such as New York.
- Add Nairobi for EAT.
- Edit either card to see the converted time.
Common searches
- EST to EAT
- EDT to EAT
- New York to Nairobi
- US East Coast to East Africa
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EAT fixed?
East Africa Time is normally GMT+3 and does not use daylight saving time in Nairobi.