What Time is it in East Africa Right Now?
What time is it in East Africa, Kenya right now? Live East Africa clock showing exact local time. East Africa is 3 hours ahead of the UK. Updated every second.
About East Africa Time Zone
East Africa Time (EAT) is UTC+3, used by Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia and several other East African nations. The time difference between East Africa and the UK changes slightly twice a year when the UK switches between GMT (UTC+0) and BST (UTC+1) in late March and late October.
Frequently Asked Questions
About East Africa time and time zones
What time is it in East Africa right now?
The current local time in East Africa, Kenya is shown live above, updated every second. East Africa is in the Africa/Nairobi timezone, 3 hours ahead of the UK. During UK British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1), the difference shifts by one hour.
What timezone is East Africa in?
East Africa is in the Africa / Nairobi timezone, operating at UTC+3. East Africa Time (EAT) is UTC+3, used by Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia and several other East African nations.
How many hours ahead or behind the UK is East Africa?
East Africa is 3 hours ahead of the UK. This is based on UK GMT (UTC+0). When the UK switches to British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) in late March, the difference between the UK and East Africa decreases by one hour for those months.
What is the best time to call East Africa from the UK?
To call East Africa during business hours (9am-5pm local time), you would need to call from the UK at 12am-8pm. Always check the live clock above for the exact current time before calling.