Nairobi keeps UTC+3 (EAT) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Nairobi and your time
Nairobi at a glance
| Country | Kenya |
|---|---|
| Region | Nairobi County |
| Capital of | Kenya |
| Time zone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Abbreviation now | EAT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 1.28° S, 36.82° E |
Nairobi time zone and clock changes
Local time in Nairobi is UTC+3 year round, under the Africa/Nairobi rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
As the capital of Kenya, Nairobi shares one clock with the whole country.
Clock changes in Nairobi, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Nairobi for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Nairobi and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Nairobi 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 Nairobi 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 Nairobi
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Being in the tropics, Nairobi sees little change in day length: the longest day (12 hours 12 minutes) is only 9 minutes longer than the shortest (12 hours 3 minutes). Sunrise stays between 6:11 AM and 6:42 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Nairobi
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:37 AM | 6:43 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:33 AM | 6:36 PM | 12 h 3 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:22 AM | 6:28 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:25 AM | 6:37 PM | 12 h 12 min |
Clock time and sun time in Nairobi
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Nairobi: solar noon falls at about 12:35 PM on standard time.
Places close to Nairobi
All the places listed below keep the same time as Nairobi.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruiru | 22 km (14 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kitengela | 27 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Limuru | 27 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Thika | 40 km (25 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mwala | 71 km (44 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Naivasha | 76 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nakuru | 136 km (85 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Arusha (Tanzania) | 232 km (144 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Kenya
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Tools for time in Nairobi
- Convert a time to or from Nairobi: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Nairobi in?
Nairobi uses the Africa/Nairobi time zone, which is UTC+3 (EAT) all year.
Does Nairobi use daylight saving time?
No. Nairobi stays on UTC+3 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and New York?
Nairobi 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 Nairobi does not.
How long is the longest day in Nairobi?
About 12 hours 12 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 12 hours 3 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.