Current time in Nairobi, Kenya

Time in Nairobi, Kenya
8:30 AM
 

Nairobi time zone and facts

Time zone
Kenya Time (EAT)
UTC offset
UTC+3
Daylight saving
Not observed — time stays the same all year
Sunrise today
6:12 AM
Sunset today
6:21 PM
Country
Kenya
Coordinates
1.28°S, 36.82°E

Time difference from Nairobi

CityTime nowDifference
New York1:30 AM, Wed7 hours behind
Los Angeles10:30 PM, Tue10 hours behind
London6:30 AM, Wed2 hours behind
Paris7:30 AM, Wed1 hour behind
Dubai9:30 AM, Wed1 hour ahead
Delhi11:00 AM, Wed2:30 hours ahead
Tokyo2:30 PM, Wed6 hours ahead
Sydney4:30 PM, Wed8 hours ahead

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Upcoming public holidays in Kenya

  • Sat, Dec 12, 2026 Jamhuri Day
  • Fri, Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day
  • Sat, Dec 26, 2026 Boxing Day
  • Fri, Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day
  • Tue, Mar 9, 2027 End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)

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Other cities in Kenya

MombasaNakuruKisumuEldoretKitaleThikaKendu BayMachakosMalindiKerichoGarissaKakamegaKilifiBungomaNyeriMeru

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Nairobi in?

Nairobi uses Kenya Time (IANA zone Africa/Nairobi). Right now the local time is UTC+3.

Does Nairobi observe daylight saving time?

No. Nairobi keeps the same time all year.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and New York?

Nairobi is currently 7 hours ahead of New York.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and London?

Nairobi is currently 2 hours ahead of London.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Nairobi today?

Today the sun rises at 6:12 AM and sets at 6:21 PM local time.

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