PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Nairobi
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- East Africa Time
- IANA zone
- Africa/Nairobi
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+3
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Kenya
- Region
- Nairobi County
- Population
- 4,397,073
- Coordinates
- 1.28° S, 36.82° E
- Elevation
- 1684 m
Nairobi is the capital of Kenya, with a population of about 4,397,073. It uses the East Africa Time time zone (IANA identifier Africa/Nairobi).
Nairobi does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC+3 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Kakamega.
Because Nairobi lies at 1.28° S, 36.82° E, the length of the day changes only slightly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 12 h 03 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 12 h 12 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:36 AM | 6:43 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| June solstice | 6:33 AM | 6:35 PM | 12 h 03 min |
| September equinox | 6:22 AM | 6:28 PM | 12 h 06 min |
| December solstice | 6:24 AM | 6:36 PM | 12 h 12 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Nairobi in?
Nairobi is in the East Africa Time time zone, IANA identifier Africa/Nairobi. The UTC offset is UTC+3.
Does Nairobi have daylight saving time?
No. Nairobi stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and New York?
In January New York is 8 hours behind Nairobi, and in July it is 7 hours behind Nairobi, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 11 hours behind Nairobi, and in July it is 10 hours behind Nairobi, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Nairobi?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 6:33 AM and sets at about 6:35 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 6:24 AM and sets at about 6:36 PM (local time).