Current Time in Nairobi, Kenya
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
EATUTC+3
Nairobi 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
1.28° S, 36.82° E
Sunrise
6:23 AM
Sunset
6:29 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 6 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Nairobi to New York | -7 hours | |
| Nairobi to London | -2 hours | |
| Nairobi to Dubai | +1 hour | |
| Nairobi to New Delhi | +2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Nairobi to Tokyo | +6 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Nairobi. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Nairobi
What time zone is Nairobi in?
Nairobi is on East Africa Time (IANA time zone Africa/Nairobi), which is EAT (UTC+3) all year.
Does Nairobi observe daylight saving time?
No. Nairobi 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 Nairobi and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 7 hours behind Nairobi. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Nairobi?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 6:23 AM and sets at 6:29 PM local time, giving 12 hours 6 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Kenya on the same time as Nairobi?
Yes. Kenya uses a single time zone, so Nairobi has the same local time as the rest of the country.