Current Time in Nairobi, Kenya

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

EAT

IANA Identifier

Africa/Nairobi

UTC Offset

UTC+3

Country

Kenya (KE)

Location Details

Coordinates

-1.2921°, 36.8219°

Population

4.4M

Status

Capital City

Nearby Airports

• Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) — 15 km

Nearby Cities

• Abu Dhabi — United Arab Emirates
• Addis Ababa — Ethiopia
• Amman — Jordan
• Ankara — Turkey
• Antananarivo — Madagascar
• Athens — Greece
• Baghdad — Iraq
• Baku — Azerbaijan

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Nairobi in?

Nairobi is in the EAT time zone (Africa/Nairobi), which is UTC+3 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Nairobi observe Daylight Saving Time?

Nairobi uses the Africa/Nairobi IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Nairobi?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in Nairobi, Kenya. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for Nairobi?

Nairobi has a UTC offset of UTC+3. This means it is 3 hours ahead of UTC.

What airports serve Nairobi?

Nairobi is served by Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).