Current Time in Nairobi, Kenya
GMT+3 · UTC+03:00 · 4,397,073pop.
Time Zone
| Zone | GMT+3 — East Africa Time |
| UTC offset | UTC+03:00 |
| IANA | Africa/Nairobi |
| DST | Not observed |
Sun Today
| Sunrise | 06:34 |
| Sunset | 18:37 |
| Day Length | 12h 2m |
| Solar noon | 12:36 |
| Twilight | 06:12 – 19:00 |
Moon & Location
| Phase | 🌖 Waning Gibbous |
| Illumination | 93.1% |
| Coordinates | -1.28°, 36.82° |
| Country | Kenya |
| Calling code | +254 |
Plan with Nairobi time
Practical timing guidance for calls, launches, travel, and remote work in Nairobi.
Local rhythm
It is currently afternoon in Nairobi, which is inside a normal workday. For most business calls, start with 9:00 AM-5:00 PM GMT+3.
Best global overlap
The strongest workday overlap is with Berlin: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM in Nairobi matches 9:00 AM-4:00 PM there.
DST caveat
Nairobi does not currently observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset is steadier through the year.
Time Difference from Nairobi
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York City | +7h |
| Los Angeles | +10h |
| London | +2h |
| Berlin | +1h |
| Dubai | -1h |
| Mumbai | -2h 30m |
| Shanghai | -5h |
| Tokyo | -6h |
| Sydney | -7h |
| São Paulo | +6h |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Nairobi in?
Nairobi uses East Africa Time (GMT+3, UTC+03:00). IANA identifier: Africa/Nairobi. Nairobi does not observe daylight saving time.
Sunrise and sunset in Nairobi today?
Sunrise 06:34, sunset 18:37. Day length: 12h 2m (+0m vs yesterday). Solar noon: 12:36.
Moon phase in Nairobi?
🌖 Waning Gibbous (93.1% illuminated). Next full moon: Jul 29. Next new moon: Jul 14.