Current local time in Mombasa, Kenya
The live clock above shows the time in Mombasa. Mombasa is in the Africa/Nairobi time zone, UTC+3 right now (EAT).
| Country | Kenya |
|---|---|
| Region | Coast |
| Population | about 841,000 |
| Coordinates | 4.04° S, 39.69° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Abbreviation | EAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Mombasa 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 | 6:25 AM | 6:32 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:26 AM | 6:19 PM | 11 h 53 min |
| September equinox | 6:10 AM | 6:17 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:08 AM | 6:29 PM | 12 h 21 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Mombasa at about 12:30 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 21 minutes ahead of the sun, because Mombasa sits at 39.7° E, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° E.
Mombasa time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Mombasa |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Mombasa |
|---|---|---|
| Tanga, Tanzania | 132 km (82 mi) | same time |
| Zanzibar, Tanzania | 242 km (150 mi) | same time |
| Moshi, Tanzania | 272 km (169 mi) | same time |
| Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | 310 km (193 mi) | same time |
| Arusha, Tanzania | 344 km (213 mi) | same time |
| Morogoro, Tanzania | 382 km (237 mi) | same time |
| Nairobi | 442 km (275 mi) | same time |
| Dodoma, Tanzania | 497 km (309 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Kenya
Questions people ask
What time zone is Mombasa in?
Mombasa is in the Africa/Nairobi time zone, UTC+3, all year.
Does Mombasa have daylight saving time?
Mombasa doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 (EAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Mombasa when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Mombasa's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° E, so on standard time they run about 21 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).