Current local time in Kitale, Kenya
The live clock above shows the time in Kitale. Kitale is in the Africa/Nairobi time zone, UTC+3 right now (EAT).
| Country | Kenya |
|---|---|
| Region | Rift Valley |
| Population | about 113,000 |
| Coordinates | 1.03° N, 34.99° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Abbreviation | EAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Kitale doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 (EAT) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:44 AM | 6:50 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:36 AM | 6:47 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| September equinox | 6:29 AM | 6:36 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:36 AM | 6:39 PM | 12 h 3 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Kitale at about 12:49 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 40 minutes ahead of the sun, because Kitale sits at 35.0° E, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° E.
Kitale time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Kitale |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 hours behind in Jan, 7 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 11 hours behind in Jan, 10 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 3 hours behind in Jan, 2 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 2 hours behind in Jan, 1 hour behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | 1 hour ahead | |
| Mumbai | 2.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 5 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 6 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 8 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Kitale |
|---|---|---|
| Eldoret | 65 km (40 mi) | same time |
| Mbale, Uganda | 91 km (57 mi) | same time |
| Kisumu | 127 km (79 mi) | same time |
| Nakuru | 189 km (117 mi) | same time |
| Jinja, Uganda | 210 km (130 mi) | same time |
| Lira, Uganda | 271 km (168 mi) | same time |
| Kampala, Uganda | 279 km (173 mi) | same time |
| Entebbe, Uganda | 301 km (187 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Kenya
Questions people ask
What time zone is Kitale in?
Kitale is in the Africa/Nairobi time zone, UTC+3, all year.
Does Kitale have daylight saving time?
Kitale doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 (EAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Kitale when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Kitale's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° E, so on standard time they run about 40 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).