Current local time in Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya, uses the Africa/Nairobi time zone (East Africa Time). There is no daylight saving: the offset stays UTC+3 all year. Below: the live clock, exact clock-change dates, sunrise and sunset, and the best times to call other cities.
- Time zone
- East Africa Time
- UTC offset now
- UTC+3
- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Dialing code
- +254
The time zone, at a glance.
Nairobi follows Africa/Nairobi. No UTC-offset changes are scheduled during 2026 under the current time zone rules. For an appointment, use the date of the event: another city can change its clocks even when this one does not.
Offsets shown at local noon on the 15th of each month, 2026. Exact transition instants are listed below.
When do the clocks change?
2026
No clock change scheduled in 2026. Nairobi stays on UTC+3 throughout this calendar year.
2027
No clock change scheduled in 2027. Nairobi stays on UTC+3 throughout this calendar year.
Future dates reflect the time zone database available at build time (2026-10-22), not a promise that governments will leave the rules unchanged. See the international clock-change calendar →
How the light changes in Nairobi.
Of these monthly samples, Dec has the most daylight (12h 12m) and Jun the least (12h 3m).
| Date in 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 6:36 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 11m | UTC+3 |
| Feb 15 | 6:42 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 9m | UTC+3 |
| Mar 15 | 6:38 AM | 6:45 PM | 12h 7m | UTC+3 |
| Apr 15 | 6:30 AM | 6:35 PM | 12h 5m | UTC+3 |
| May 15 | 6:27 AM | 6:30 PM | 12h 4m | UTC+3 |
| Jun 15 | 6:31 AM | 6:34 PM | 12h 3m | UTC+3 |
| Jul 15 | 6:37 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 3m | UTC+3 |
| Aug 15 | 6:35 AM | 6:39 PM | 12h 4m | UTC+3 |
| Sep 15 | 6:24 AM | 6:30 PM | 12h 6m | UTC+3 |
| Oct 15 | 6:14 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 8m | UTC+3 |
| Nov 15 | 6:12 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 11m | UTC+3 |
| Dec 15 | 6:21 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 12m | UTC+3 |
Local civil times; a jump in sunrise on the clock can reflect daylight saving, not an abrupt change in the Sun’s movement.
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Best times to call from Nairobi
One-hour calls on Thursday, October 22, 2026, preferring 9 am – 5 pm on both sides. Times are Nairobi time unless marked.
| Calling | Difference | Best one-hour window | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 hours behind | 4:00 PM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–10:00 AM there) | Working hours for both |
| London | 2 hours behind | 11:00 AM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–3:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Tokyo | 6 hours ahead | 9:00 AM–11:00 AM (3:00 PM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Los Angeles | 10 hours behind | 7:00 PM–9:00 PM (9:00 AM–11:00 AM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Sydney | 8 hours ahead | 7:00 AM–1:00 PM (3:00 PM–9:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Dubai | 1 hour ahead | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (10:00 AM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
Calculated for the date above; differences can change around clock-change dates. Public holidays and personal schedules are not included.
Upcoming public holidays
National holidays in Kenya, when offices and banks are often closed. Regional holidays are not listed.
- Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · Jamhuri Day
- Fri, Dec 25, 2026 · Christmas Day
- Sat, Dec 26, 2026 · Boxing Day
- Fri, Jan 1, 2027 · New Year's Day
- Tue, Mar 9, 2027 · End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
- Fri, Mar 26, 2027 · Good Friday
Airports serving Nairobi
Flight times are published in each airport’s local time. Airports with scheduled service within 80 km; straight-line distance from the city center.
- WIL Nairobi Wilson Airport · 3 km
- NBO Jomo Kenyatta International Airport · 12 km
Places that share Nairobi’s clock
These places use the same Africa/Nairobi rules, so their time always matches Nairobi, including clock changes.
- Mombasa
- Nakuru
- Kisumu
- Eldoret
- Kitale
- Thika
- Kendu Bay
- Machakos
- Malindi
- Kericho
- Garissa
- Kakamega
- Kilifi
- Bungoma
- Nyeri
- Meru
- Embu
- Mandera · Somalia
- Naivasha
- Wajir
Also on UTC+3 today
Countries with places on the same offset on 2026-10-22. Their clocks match Nairobi today but may differ after a clock change.
- Russia
- Turkey
- Egypt
- Iraq
- Saudi Arabia
- Ethiopia
- Tanzania
- Syria
- Ukraine
- Greece
- Yemen
- Romania
- Lebanon
- Israel
- Belarus
- Madagascar
- Uganda
- Qatar
Questions about time in Nairobi
What time zone is Nairobi in?
Nairobi uses the IANA time zone Africa/Nairobi, known as East Africa Time. Its offset is UTC+3 all year.
Does Nairobi observe daylight saving time?
No. Nairobi keeps UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and other major cities?
On Thursday, October 22, 2026: New York is 7 hours behind Nairobi; London is 2 hours behind Nairobi; Tokyo is 6 hours ahead of Nairobi; Los Angeles is 10 hours behind Nairobi; Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Nairobi; Dubai is 1 hour ahead of Nairobi.
How do I call Nairobi from abroad?
Dial your international access code (or + on a mobile), then +254, then the local number without its leading trunk zero where one is used. Check the best calling windows above before you dial.
What these numbers can—and cannot—tell you.
The live clock converts your device’s time with your browser’s IANA-based time zone data. It does not independently synchronize your clock. The solar calculations use SunCalc with representative city-center coordinates; civil sunrise and sunset are approximate horizon events, not weather forecasts.
Our date-aware calculations are more useful than treating Nairobi as a permanently fixed abbreviation. For calendar software, use Africa/Nairobi. For a one-off invitation, include the full date and a shared conversion link. Read the methodology and data limitations.