GMT to EAT Converter

Category: Time Zone Converters

- July 03, 2025

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Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)

UTC+0 • London, Dublin, Accra

Conversion Settings

Configure your timezone conversion preferences

Auto Convert

Daylight Saving Aware

Show UTC Offset

Show Seconds

East Africa Time (EAT)

UTC+3 • Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Kampala

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Select a time to convert

Time Difference: --

UTC Offset (GMT): +0

UTC Offset (EAT): +3

DST Status: --

GMT Time: --

EAT Time: --

Time Format:

Current GMT: --:--:--

Current EAT: --:--:--

🌍 GMT is UTC+0 and serves as the global time reference. EAT is UTC+3 and does not observe daylight saving time.

GMT to EAT Conversion Guide

What is GMT to EAT Conversion?

GMT to EAT conversion helps you translate time between Greenwich Mean Time and East Africa Time. GMT is UTC+0 and serves as the global time reference, while EAT is UTC+3 and is used across Eastern Africa. EAT does not observe daylight saving time, maintaining a consistent 3-hour difference ahead of GMT throughout the year.

Time Zone Information

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): The global time reference based on the mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. Always UTC+0 with no daylight saving adjustments.

East Africa Time (EAT): Used across Eastern Africa including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Somalia, and Madagascar. Always UTC+3 with no daylight saving time.

Time Difference: EAT is consistently 3 hours ahead of GMT throughout the entire year.

Daylight Saving Time Impact

GMT Consistency: GMT never changes and maintains UTC+0 offset year-round as the global reference

EAT Stability: EAT does not observe daylight saving time due to its equatorial location, maintaining UTC+3 consistently

Fixed Difference: The 3-hour difference between GMT and EAT remains constant throughout the year

Common Conversion Examples

Business Hours

GMT 9:00 AM → EAT 12:00 PM

GMT 5:00 PM → EAT 8:00 PM

Standard business day conversion

International Meetings

GMT 2:00 PM → EAT 5:00 PM

GMT 10:00 AM → EAT 1:00 PM

Global coordination times

Travel Planning

GMT 6:00 AM → EAT 9:00 AM

GMT 11:00 PM → EAT 2:00 AM (next day)

Flight and itinerary scheduling

Communication

GMT 3:00 PM → EAT 6:00 PM

GMT 8:00 AM → EAT 11:00 AM

Cross-timezone contact times

Conversion Tips & Best Practices

• EAT is always 3 hours ahead of GMT with no seasonal variations

• GMT serves as the global reference time for international coordination

• Always add 3 hours to GMT to get EAT time

• EAT dates may change when converting late evening GMT times

• EAT countries are near the equator, so sunrise/sunset times are consistent year-round

• EAT is shared across multiple East African countries, facilitating regional business

Convert Time Between GMT and EAT

Need to schedule a call between London and Nairobi? Planning a virtual meeting across continents? This GMT to EAT converter helps you line up your day without the mental math. Below is a helpful comparison of the countries in each timezone.

GMT (UTC+0)	EAT (UTC+3)
🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇬🇭 Ghana 🇬🇲 The Gambia 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone 🇱🇷 Liberia 🇲🇷 Mauritania 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau 🇨🇻 Cape Verde 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇹🇬 Togo	🇰🇪 Kenya 🇺🇬 Uganda 🇹🇿 Tanzania 🇪🇹 Ethiopia 🇸🇴 Somalia 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo (eastern part) 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇷🇪 Réunion (France) 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇪🇷 Eritrea

Why This Converter Comes in Handy

Coordinating across time zones doesn’t need to be frustrating. This converter bridges the three-hour gap between GMT and EAT with ease. Whether you're calling a friend in Kampala or organizing a project with a partner in Dublin, you’ll have clarity on what time works best for both ends. And since EAT doesn’t shift with daylight saving, things stay consistent all year.

How It Works, in Simple Steps

Set the Date and Time

Start by selecting the date and time in either GMT or EAT, depending on where you're starting from. You can also click the “Now” button to instantly grab the current time in your selected zone.

Pick Your Starting Timezone

From the dropdown, choose whether you’re entering the time in GMT or East Africa Time. The tool will automatically know which way to convert it.

Convert with One Click

Hit the “Convert Time” button and you'll get the exact converted time on the other side. The result appears big and clear, along with extra details like date, time difference, and UTC offset if you want to see those.

Extra Options You Can Use

Swap Timezones

Planning from the other direction? The “Swap” button flips your input and output timezones without losing the date or time you've selected.

See the Current Time Live

Want to check what time it is right now in both zones? The bottom of the tool shows the current GMT and EAT time, updating every second.

Fine-Tune the Output

Auto Convert: Updates results instantly as you change the time
Daylight Saving Aware: Optional setting, even though GMT and EAT don’t use DST
Show UTC Offset: Displays the offset as +00 or +03 (or +00:00 and +03:00)
Show Seconds: Toggle this on or off depending on how detailed you want the result
Time Format: Switch between 12-hour and 24-hour display with one button

Common Questions People Ask

Does this adjust for daylight saving?

Yes, but in this case, both GMT and EAT keep things simple. GMT is fixed at UTC+0, and EAT stays at UTC+3 without any daylight saving changes. That means there’s always a steady 3-hour difference.

What happens if I enter a time late at night?

If you convert a late-night time in GMT, like 11:30 PM, the EAT result might fall on the next calendar day. The tool makes this clear in the result display so you won’t miss it.

Can I use this for meetings or travel?

Absolutely. Let’s say you’re in Ghana and scheduling a work call with someone in Ethiopia. If the Ghana team says “let’s talk at 10 AM,” this tool shows that it’ll be 1 PM in Ethiopia. It’s also great for flight planning between London and Nairobi, or syncing with teams across the African continent and Europe.

Helping You Stay in Sync Between London and Nairobi

Whether you're organizing a conference call between Accra and Addis Ababa or keeping tabs on business hours across continents, this converter makes the time difference simple to understand. One glance, one click, and you're all set. No confusion, just clarity.