What time is it in Nairobi?
Nairobi is in the Africa/Nairobi timezone (UTC+3). The clock below is live. The sun rises around 06:37 local time.
Scheduling a call with someone in Nairobi? Use the overlap tool on the home page to see when their working hours meet yours. Nairobi is UTC+3, so the difference to you depends on where you are.
About the time in Nairobi
Nairobi keeps the Africa/Nairobi timezone, UTC+3 right now. It does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays the same all year. That makes Nairobi 3 hours ahead of UTC.
Working-hours overlap with major hubs
If you work 9–5 in Nairobi, this is how much of your day overlaps with teams elsewhere:
- New York, 1 h overlap
- London, 6 h overlap
- Singapore, 3 h overlap
Today the sun rises around 06:37 and sets around 18:40 in Nairobi. Tonight's sky shows a waxing gibbous. Sun times and golden hour in Nairobi →
It is currently week 30.
Most offices in Nairobi run a standard 9-to-5 day in UTC+3. If you need to reach someone there, aim for their mid-morning or early afternoon, and use the overlap tool to find the exact window from wherever you happen to be. The clock at the top of this page stays live and always reflects the current offset, daylight saving included.
The working week
- Nairobi
- 08:00 to 17:00, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
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FAQ
Which timezone is Nairobi in?
Nairobi uses Africa/Nairobi, which is UTC+3.
Does Nairobi observe daylight saving time?
The Africa/Nairobi zone adjusts automatically for DST where it applies; the clock above is always correct.