Current Time in Kakamega, Kenya
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
EATUTC+3
Kakamega time zone
Time Zone
East Africa Time (EAT)
IANA: Africa/Nairobi
UTC Offset
UTC+3
Daylight Saving Time
Not observed
Same offset all year
Coordinates
0.28° N, 34.75° E
Sunrise
6:31 AM
Sunset
6:38 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 7 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Kakamega to New York | -7 hours | |
| Kakamega to London | -2 hours | |
| Kakamega to Dubai | +1 hour | |
| Kakamega to New Delhi | +2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Kakamega to Tokyo | +6 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Kakamega. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Kakamega
What time zone is Kakamega in?
Kakamega is on East Africa Time (IANA time zone Africa/Nairobi), which is EAT (UTC+3) all year.
Does Kakamega observe daylight saving time?
No. Kakamega does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so it stays on EAT (UTC+3) all year. Its time difference with places that do observe daylight saving time changes during the year.
What is the time difference between Kakamega and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 7 hours behind Kakamega. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kakamega?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 6:31 AM and sets at 6:38 PM local time, giving 12 hours 7 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Kenya on the same time as Kakamega?
Yes. Kenya uses a single time zone, so Kakamega has the same local time as the rest of the country.