Time zone
Africa/Nairobi
Abbreviation: EAT
TIME IN KENYA
Current time in Kenya
It is 1:00 pm on Thursday, 15 October 2026 in Kenya. The whole country shares one time zone, UTC+03:00, and does not change its clocks.
EAT · UTC+03:00No daylight savingCalling code +2541 time zone
LIVE LOCAL TIME
Nairobi
13:00:50
Thursday, 15 October 2026
Working hoursUTC+03:00
54% of the day in Kenya has passed
A little closer to KenyaKenya time zone facts
Everything you need before you call, travel or plan a meeting.
UTC offset now
UTC+03:00
UTC is the shared world time reference.Daylight saving
Not used
No clock change in the next 12 months.Calling code
+254
International dialling code for Kenya.Capital
Nairobi
Region: AfricaCities listed
3
Main cities with live clocks below.Time in cities across Kenya
All of these cities share the same local time.
Kenya time difference with world cities
How far ahead or behind Kenya is right now.
| City | Time now | Difference from Kenya |
|---|---|---|
| Time in London | 11:00:50 | Kenya is 2 hours ahead |
| Time in New York | 06:00:50 | Kenya is 7 hours ahead |
| Time in Los Angeles | 03:00:50 | Kenya is 10 hours ahead |
| Time in Dubai | 14:00:50 | Kenya is 1 hour behind |
| Time in New Delhi | 15:30:50 | Kenya is 2 hours 30 minutes behind |
| Time in Singapore | 18:00:50 | Kenya is 5 hours behind |
| Time in Tokyo | 19:00:50 | Kenya is 6 hours behind |
| Time in Sydney | 21:00:50 | Kenya is 8 hours behind |
| UTC | 10:00:50 | Kenya is 3 hours ahead |
Best time to call Kenya
Office hours of 9 am to 5 pm in Kenya today look like this elsewhere.
London07:00 – 15:00Thu 15 Oct
New York02:00 – 10:00Thu 15 Oct
Dubai10:00 – 18:00Thu 15 Oct
Sydney17:00 – 01:00Thu 15 Oct
Questions about time in Kenya
What time is it in Kenya now?
The current time in Kenya is 1:00 pm on Thursday, 15 October 2026 (UTC+03:00). The clock at the top of this page updates every second.
How many time zones does Kenya have?
Kenya uses one time zone, Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00).
Does Kenya observe daylight saving time?
No. Kenya does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Kenya and London?
Kenya is 2 hours ahead of London right now. Differences can change when either place changes its clocks.
What is the time difference between Kenya and New York?
Kenya is 7 hours ahead of New York right now.
What is the country calling code for Kenya?
The international calling code for Kenya is +254. Before calling, check that it is a good local time: weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm are a helpful starting point.
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