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Current Time in Nairobi, Kenya

Q: What timezone is Nairobi in?

Nairobi is in the EAT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is Africa/Nairobi. The UTC offset is +3:00 (year-round).

Q: What is the UTC offset for Nairobi?

Nairobi's UTC offset is UTC+3:00 year-round. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

Q: What continent is Nairobi in?

Nairobi is located in Africa. It is the 4.4 million population city in Kenya.

Kenya · EAT · UTC+3:00

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Africa/Nairobi

Nairobi Timezone Details

Timezone	EAT
UTC Offset (standard)	UTC+3:00
Daylight Saving Time	No (not observed)
IANA Timezone ID	Africa/Nairobi
Country	Kenya
Population	4.4 million

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📅 Public Holidays in Kenya (2026)

Upcoming public holidays for Kenya. Dates marked (est.) are approximate and subject to official confirmation.

Jan 1

New Year's Day

Apr 3

Good Friday

Apr 6

Easter Monday

May 1

Labour Day

Jun 1

Madaraka Day

Oct 10

Huduma Day

Oct 20

Mashujaa Day

Dec 12

Jamhuri Day

Dec 25

Christmas Day

Dec 26

Boxing Day

Business hours may be affected on these dates. Check local schedules before planning calls or visits.

📞 Best Time to Call Nairobi

Find the best hours for a call between Nairobi (EAT, UTC+3:00) and another city.

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About Nairobi Time Zone (EAT)

Nairobi, the capital of Kenya and East Africa's financial hub, uses East Africa Time (EAT, UTC+3) year-round with no Daylight Saving Time.

Key fact: Nairobi is 3 hours ahead of UTC, the same as Moscow and Istanbul.

Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Nairobi with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Nairobi Time

What time is it in Nairobi right now? +

The current time in Nairobi, Kenya is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Nairobi is in the EAT timezone (UTC+3:00).

What timezone is Nairobi in? +

Nairobi is in the EAT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is Africa/Nairobi. The UTC offset is +3:00 (year-round).

Does Nairobi observe Daylight Saving Time? +

No, Nairobi does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The local time stays at UTC+3:00 throughout the entire year.

What is the UTC offset for Nairobi? +

Nairobi's UTC offset is UTC+3:00 year-round. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and London? +

Nairobi (EAT) is UTC+3:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Nairobi is 3 hours ahead of UTC, the same as Moscow and Istanbul.

How do I convert Nairobi time to UTC? +

To convert Nairobi time to UTC, subtract UTC+3:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Nairobi and the UTC offset is UTC+3:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.

What continent is Nairobi in? +

Nairobi is located in Africa. It is the 4.4 million population city in Kenya.

What is the IANA timezone name for Nairobi? +

The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Nairobi is Africa/Nairobi. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.

What time is sunrise in Nairobi today? +

Today's sunrise and sunset times for Nairobi are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Nairobi's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).

What time does it get dark in Nairobi? +

Sunset times in Nairobi are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.

How long is a flight from Nairobi? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Nairobi to London, Nairobi to New York, Nairobi to Dubai, Nairobi to Tokyo.