Eldoret keeps UTC+3 (EAT) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Eldoret and your time
Eldoret at a glance
| Country | Kenya |
|---|---|
| Region | Uasin Gishu County |
| Time zone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Abbreviation now | EAT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 0.52° N, 35.27° E |
Time zone in Eldoret
The clocks in Eldoret follow Africa/Nairobi and keep UTC+3 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
Eldoret is on the same time as the rest of Kenya, including the capital, Nairobi.
Clock changes in Eldoret, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Eldoret for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Eldoret is
Take 9:00 AM in Eldoret: the clock reads 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 | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 11 h behind | 11 h behind | 10 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 2 h behind | 5 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 1 h behind | 6 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 7 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 2 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead | 5 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 3 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 2 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 7 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 5 h |
Eldoret never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise and sunset in Eldoret
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Day length barely moves in Eldoret, from 12 hours 6 minutes to 12 hours 9 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Eldoret
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:43 AM | 6:50 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:36 AM | 6:45 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:28 AM | 6:35 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:34 AM | 6:40 PM | 12 h 6 min |
When the sun is highest in Eldoret
Eldoret lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:40 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Eldoret
Every city below shares Eldoret’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitale | 62 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kakamega | 63 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Khwisero | 85 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kisumu | 89 km (56 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nakuru | 128 km (80 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mbale (Uganda) | 137 km (85 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kisii | 145 km (90 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Naivasha | 189 km (117 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Eldoret
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Eldoret in?
Eldoret uses the Africa/Nairobi time zone, which is UTC+3 (EAT) all year.
Does Eldoret use daylight saving time?
No. Eldoret stays on UTC+3 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Eldoret and New York?
Eldoret 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 Eldoret does not.
Is Eldoret on the same time as Nairobi?
Yes. Eldoret and Nairobi both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Eldoret?
About 12 hours 9 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 12 hours 6 minutes of daylight.
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.