Mombasa runs on UTC+3 (EAT) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Mombasa and your time
Mombasa at a glance
| Country | Kenya |
|---|---|
| Region | Mombasa County |
| Time zone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Abbreviation now | EAT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 4.05° S, 39.66° E |
Time zone in Mombasa
The clocks in Mombasa follow Africa/Nairobi and keep UTC+3 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
Mombasa is on the same time as the rest of Kenya, including the capital, Nairobi.
Clock changes in Mombasa, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Mombasa for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Mombasa is
Take 9:00 AM in Mombasa: 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 |
Because Mombasa 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 Mombasa
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Being in the tropics, Mombasa sees little change in day length: the longest day (12 hours 22 minutes) is only 29 minutes longer than the shortest (11 hours 53 minutes). Sunrise stays between 5:57 AM and 6:30 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Mombasa
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:25 AM | 6:32 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:27 AM | 6:20 PM | 11 h 53 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:11 AM | 6:17 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:09 AM | 6:30 PM | 12 h 22 min |
Clock time and sun time in Mombasa
Mombasa lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:20 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Mombasa
All the places listed below keep the same time as Mombasa.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matuga | 16 km (10 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Malindi | 106 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tanga (Tanzania) | 129 km (80 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Handeni (Tanzania) | 238 km (148 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zanzibar (Tanzania) | 240 km (149 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Moshi (Tanzania) | 270 km (168 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Kenya
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Mombasa in?
Mombasa uses the Africa/Nairobi time zone, which is UTC+3 (EAT) all year.
Does Mombasa use daylight saving time?
No. Mombasa stays on UTC+3 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Mombasa and New York?
Mombasa 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 Mombasa does not.
Is Mombasa on the same time as Nairobi?
Yes. Mombasa and Nairobi both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Mombasa?
About 12 hours 22 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 11 hours 53 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.