One clock for the whole country, and it stays on UTC+3 every day of the year.
Kenya at a glance
| Capital | Nairobi |
|---|---|
| UTC offsets | UTC+3 |
| IANA time zones | 1 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Abbreviations in use | EAT |
Which time zone Kenya uses
The whole of Kenya follows one IANA time zone: Africa/Nairobi.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Nairobi | --:-- | UTC+3 | Not observed | Nairobi, Kakamega, Mombasa |
Daylight saving time in Kenya
Kenya does not use daylight saving time, and the tz database records none since 1970.
Local time in the largest cities of Kenya
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nairobi | Nairobi County | --:-- | Africa/Nairobi |
| Kakamega | Kakamega County | --:-- | Africa/Nairobi |
| Mombasa | Mombasa County | --:-- | Africa/Nairobi |
| Nakuru | Nakuru County | --:-- | Africa/Nairobi |
| Ruiru | Kiambu County | --:-- | Africa/Nairobi |
| Eldoret | Uasin Gishu County | --:-- | Africa/Nairobi |
Time difference between Kenya and other countries
A 9:00 AM start in Kenya is 1:00 AM in New York, 5:00 PM in Sydney and 10:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 11 h behind | 11 h behind | 10 h behind |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 2 h behind |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 1 h behind |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 2 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead |
| Singapore | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 7 h ahead |
| UTC | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 3 h behind |
Daylight across Kenya
Days in Nairobi last between 12 hours 3 minutes and 12 hours 12 minutes over the year.
Same clock as Kenya right now
These countries read the same time as Kenya today. Those marked with daylight saving time will drift away when their clocks change.
Plan around the time in Kenya
- Convert a time to or from Kenya: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Nairobi to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Kenya and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Kenya have?
One: Africa/Nairobi, at UTC+3 all year.
Does Kenya use daylight saving time?
No. The time stays at UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Kenya and New York?
Kenya is 8 hours ahead of New York in January and 7 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Kenya does not.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.