Current local time in Mombasa, Kenya
EAT · UTC+03:00 · East Africa Time
About Mombasa
Mombasa, Kenya uses the East Africa Time time zone (Africa/Nairobi), currently UTC+03:00. Population: about 799,668.
| Country: | Kenya |
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| Coordinates: | 4°03′S / 39°40′E |
| Population: | 799,668 |
| Currency: | Kenyan shilling (KES) |
| Languages: | English, Swahili |
| Country calling code: | +254 |
Time zone in Mombasa
| IANA time zone: | Africa/Nairobi |
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| Time zone name: | East Africa Time (EAT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+03:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Mombasa does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Mombasa today
| Sunrise: | 05:59 |
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| Sunset: | 18:12 |
| Solar noon: | 12:05 |
| Day length: | 12h 13m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:38 – 18:33 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EAT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Mombasa
- London+2 hMombasa is 2 hours ahead of London
- New York+7 hMombasa is 7 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+2 hMombasa is 2 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Mombasa time
What time zone is Mombasa in?
Mombasa uses the IANA time zone Africa/Nairobi (East Africa Time). The current offset is UTC+03:00.
Does Mombasa observe daylight saving time?
Mombasa does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Mombasa and London?
Right now Mombasa is 2 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Mombasa and New York?
Right now Mombasa is 7 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.