Current local time in Nairobi, Kenya
EAT · UTC+03:00 · East Africa Time
About Nairobi
Nairobi, Nairobi City, Kenya uses the East Africa Time time zone (Africa/Nairobi), currently UTC+03:00. It is the capital of Kenya. Population: about 2,750,547.
| Country: | Kenya |
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| State / region: | Nairobi City |
| Coordinates: | 1°17′S / 36°49′E |
| Population: | 2,750,547 |
| Currency: | Kenyan shilling (KES) |
| Languages: | English, Swahili |
| Country calling code: | +254 |
Time zone in Nairobi
| 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
Nairobi does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Nairobi today
| Sunrise: | 06:12 |
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| Sunset: | 18:21 |
| Solar noon: | 12:17 |
| Day length: | 12h 08m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:51 – 18:42 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EAT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Nairobi
- London+2 hNairobi is 2 hours ahead of London
- New York+7 hNairobi is 7 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+2 hNairobi is 2 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Nairobi time
What time zone is Nairobi in?
Nairobi uses the IANA time zone Africa/Nairobi (East Africa Time). The current offset is UTC+03:00.
Does Nairobi observe daylight saving time?
Nairobi does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and London?
Right now Nairobi 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 Nairobi and New York?
Right now Nairobi 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.