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Current Time in Nairobi, Kenya

Nairobi is on East Africa Time – EAT (UTC+3) right now. Nairobi does not observe daylight saving time.

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Time zone of Nairobi

Time zoneEast Africa Time
AbbreviationEAT
UTC offsetUTC+3
IANA time zone idAfrica/Nairobi
Daylight saving timeNot observed

Time difference between Nairobi and other cities

CityDifferenceLocal time
New York8 hours behind--:--
Los Angeles11 hours behind--:--
London3 hours behind--:--
Paris2 hours behind--:--
Dubai1 hour ahead--:--
India2 hours 30 minutes ahead--:--
Manila5 hours ahead--:--
Tokyo6 hours ahead--:--
Sydney8 hours ahead--:--
Toronto8 hours behind--:--

Daylight saving time in Nairobi

Nairobi does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC+3 all year, so conversions never shift.

Nairobi time FAQ

What time is it in Nairobi right now?

Nairobi is on EAT (UTC+3). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Nairobi, updated every second.

What time zone is Nairobi in?

Nairobi is in East Africa Time, abbreviated EAT, UTC+3. Its IANA time zone id is Africa/Nairobi.

Does Nairobi observe daylight saving time?

No. Nairobi stays on UTC+3 all year.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and New York?

New York is 8 hours behind Nairobi.

Other cities in Kenya

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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.