Current Time in Kenya
Kenya uses East Africa Time all year.
--:--:--
Saturday, September 19, 2026
EATUTC+3
Kenya time zone
IANA time zone: Africa/Nairobi.
Major cities in Kenya
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya to New York | -7 hours | |
| Kenya to London | -2 hours | |
| Kenya to Dubai | +1 hour | |
| Kenya to New Delhi | +2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Kenya to Tokyo | +6 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Time in Kenya: FAQs
What time zone is Kenya in?
Kenya uses East Africa Time (EAT, UTC+3) all year.
Does Kenya observe daylight saving time?
No. Kenya does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so its time difference with places that do (such as the United States and most of Europe) changes twice a year.
What is the time difference between Kenya and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 7 hours behind Kenya. The difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is it in Nairobi, the capital?
Nairobi is on East Africa Time, currently EAT (UTC+3). The live time is shown at the top of this page and on the Nairobi page.