Nakuru keeps UTC+3 (EAT) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Nakuru and your time
Nakuru at a glance
| Country | Kenya |
|---|---|
| Region | Nakuru County |
| Time zone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Abbreviation now | EAT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 0.31° S, 36.07° E |
Nakuru time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Nakuru follow Africa/Nairobi and keep UTC+3 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
Nakuru is on the same time as the rest of Kenya, including the capital, Nairobi.
Clock changes in Nakuru, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Nakuru for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Nakuru and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Nakuru, it 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 Nakuru 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 Nakuru
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Being in the tropics, Nakuru sees little change in day length: the longest day (12 hours 9 minutes) is only 3 minutes longer than the shortest (12 hours 6 minutes). Sunrise stays between 6:15 AM and 6:46 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Nakuru
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:40 AM | 6:46 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:34 AM | 6:41 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:25 AM | 6:31 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:29 AM | 6:38 PM | 12 h 9 min |
Clock time and sun time in Nakuru
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Nakuru: solar noon falls at about 12:35 PM on standard time.
Places close to Nakuru
All the places listed below keep the same time as Nakuru.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naivasha | 60 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Limuru | 110 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kikuyu | 123 km (77 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Eldoret | 128 km (80 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ngong | 134 km (83 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ruiru | 136 km (84 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nairobi | 136 km (85 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Thika | 137 km (85 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Nakuru in?
Nakuru uses the Africa/Nairobi time zone, which is UTC+3 (EAT) all year.
Does Nakuru use daylight saving time?
No. Nakuru stays on UTC+3 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Nakuru and New York?
Nakuru 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 Nakuru does not.
Is Nakuru on the same time as Nairobi?
Yes. Nakuru and Nairobi both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Nakuru?
About 12 hours 9 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June 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.