Sunrise
06:14
LOCAL TIME IN NAIROBI
Current time in Nairobi, Kenya
It is 2:16 pm on Thursday, 15 October 2026 in Nairobi. Nairobi is in the Africa/Nairobi time zone, UTC+03:00, and is 2 hours ahead of London.
EAT · UTC+03:00No daylight savingCalling code +254
LIVE LOCAL TIME
Nairobi
14:16:28
Thursday, 15 October 2026
Working hoursUTC+03:00
59% of the day in Nairobi has passed
A little moment in NairobiSunrise and sunset in Nairobi today
Local times for 15 October 2026. Calculated from the city’s coordinates.
☀ The sun is up. 4h 6m of daylight left.
Solar noon
12:18
Sunset
18:22
Day length
12h 8m
Nairobi time zone facts
Everything you need before you call, travel or plan a meeting.
Time zone
Africa/Nairobi
Abbreviation: EATUTC 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.Coordinates
1.29°S, 36.82°E
Used for sunrise and sunset times.Country
AfricaTime in other cities in Kenya
All of these cities share the same local time.
Nairobi time difference with world cities
How far ahead or behind Nairobi is right now.
| City | Time now | Difference from Nairobi |
|---|---|---|
| Time in London | 12:16:28 | Nairobi is 2 hours ahead |
| Time in New York | 07:16:28 | Nairobi is 7 hours ahead |
| Time in Los Angeles | 04:16:28 | Nairobi is 10 hours ahead |
| Time in Dubai | 15:16:28 | Nairobi is 1 hour behind |
| Time in New Delhi | 16:46:28 | Nairobi is 2 hours 30 minutes behind |
| Time in Singapore | 19:16:28 | Nairobi is 5 hours behind |
| Time in Tokyo | 20:16:28 | Nairobi is 6 hours behind |
| Time in Sydney | 22:16:28 | Nairobi is 8 hours behind |
| UTC | 11:16:28 | Nairobi is 3 hours ahead |
Best time to call Nairobi
Office hours of 9 am to 5 pm in Nairobi 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 Nairobi
What time is it in Nairobi now?
The current time in Nairobi is 2:16 pm on Thursday, 15 October 2026 (UTC+03:00). The clock at the top of this page updates every second.
What time zone is Nairobi in?
Nairobi uses the Africa/Nairobi time zone (EAT). The current UTC offset is UTC+03:00.
Does Nairobi observe daylight saving time?
No. Nairobi does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and London?
Nairobi is 2 hours ahead of London right now. Differences can change when either place changes its clocks.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and New York?
Nairobi 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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