What time zone does Nairobi use?
Nairobi, Kenya uses Africa/Nairobi. The live clock on this page reflects the current local time for UTC +03:00.
Time in Nairobi, Kenya
LIVE LOCAL TIME
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
UTC +03:00 Africa/Nairobi
Timezone Overview
Nairobi uses the IANA time zone Africa/Nairobi and is currently on UTC +03:00. This page combines the live local clock with daylight information, holiday context, and comparison tools in one place.
For planning across Africa, the key facts are the current UTC offset, whether daylight saving time applies, and how Nairobi lines up with other cities. The current daylight saving status is Not Observed.
QUICK FACTS ABOUT NAIROBI
- UTC OFFSET
- UTC +03:00
- DAYLIGHT SAVING
- Not Observed
- TIMEZONE NAME
- Nairobi
- WORLD REGION
- Africa
SUN & DAYLIGHT — NAIROBI
- SUNRISE
- 06:13 AM
- SUNSET
- 06:23 PM
- DAY LENGTH
- 12h 10m
- SOLAR NOON
- 12:18 PM
UPCOMING HOLIDAYS IN KENYA
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Mashujaa Day | |
| Jamhuri Day | |
| Christmas Day | |
| Boxing Day |
Time SyncTime format:AM/PM
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Does Nairobi observe daylight saving time?
This page currently lists daylight saving time as Not Observed. If local rules change seasonally, the displayed offset and clock update to match the active rule.