Kakamega keeps UTC+3 (EAT) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Kakamega and your time
Kakamega at a glance
| Country | Kenya |
|---|---|
| Region | Kakamega County |
| Time zone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Abbreviation now | EAT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 0.28° N, 34.75° E |
Time zone in Kakamega
Kakamega follows the Africa/Nairobi time zone and stays on UTC+3 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
Kakamega is on the same time as the rest of Kenya, including the capital, Nairobi.
Clock changes in Kakamega, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Kakamega for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Kakamega is
A 9:00 AM start in Kakamega 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 | 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 |
Because Kakamega keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Kakamega
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Being in the tropics, Kakamega sees little change in day length: the longest day (12 hours 8 minutes) is only 2 minutes longer than the shortest (12 hours 6 minutes). Sunrise stays between 6:21 AM and 6:52 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Kakamega
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:45 AM | 6:52 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:39 AM | 6:47 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:30 AM | 6:37 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:36 AM | 6:42 PM | 12 h 7 min |
When the sun is highest in Kakamega
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Kakamega: solar noon falls at about 12:40 PM on standard time.
Places close to Kakamega
Every city below shares Kakamega’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khwisero | 22 km (13 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kisumu | 43 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Eldoret | 63 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kitale | 86 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kisii | 107 km (67 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mbale (Uganda) | 110 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nakuru | 161 km (100 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Njeru (Uganda) | 176 km (109 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Kakamega
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kakamega in?
Kakamega uses the Africa/Nairobi time zone, which is UTC+3 (EAT) all year.
Does Kakamega use daylight saving time?
No. Kakamega stays on UTC+3 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Kakamega and New York?
Kakamega 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 Kakamega does not.
Is Kakamega on the same time as Nairobi?
Yes. Kakamega and Nairobi both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Kakamega?
About 12 hours 8 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.