Current local time in Nairobi, Kenya
The live clock above shows the time in Nairobi. Nairobi is in the Africa/Nairobi time zone, UTC+3 right now (EAT).
| Country | Kenya |
|---|---|
| Region | Nairobi |
| Population | about 2.9 million |
| Coordinates | 1.28° S, 36.82° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Abbreviation | EAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Nairobi 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 | 6:36 AM | 6:43 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:33 AM | 6:35 PM | 12 h 2 min |
| September equinox | 6:22 AM | 6:28 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:24 AM | 6:36 PM | 12 h 11 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Nairobi at about 12:41 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 33 minutes ahead of the sun, because Nairobi sits at 36.8° E, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° E.
Nairobi time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Nairobi |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Nairobi |
|---|---|---|
| Nakuru | 139 km (86 mi) | same time |
| Arusha, Tanzania | 231 km (144 mi) | same time |
| Moshi, Tanzania | 236 km (147 mi) | same time |
| Eldoret | 264 km (164 mi) | same time |
| Kisumu | 265 km (165 mi) | same time |
| Kitale | 328 km (204 mi) | same time |
| Musoma, Tanzania | 336 km (209 mi) | same time |
| Mbale, Uganda | 395 km (246 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Kenya
Questions people ask
What time zone is Nairobi in?
Nairobi is in the Africa/Nairobi time zone, UTC+3, all year.
Does Nairobi have daylight saving time?
Nairobi doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 (EAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Nairobi when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Nairobi's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° E, so on standard time they run about 33 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).