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Nairobi

Kenya • Local Time

Sunday, December 28, 2025

GMT+3Night
Sunrise
05:58
Sunset
18:02
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Currency
KSh Kenyan Shilling
Phone Code
+254 20
Sunrise
05:58
Sunset
18:02

Time in Nairobi

Nairobi, the Green City in the Sun, operates on East Africa Time (EAT/UTC+3). Kenya's capital is unique as the only city with a national park within its borders, offering wildlife just minutes from downtown.

Daylight Saving Time

Kenya does not observe Daylight Saving Time. EAT (UTC+3) applies year-round. Near the equator, daylight hours are consistent.

Time Difference

Nairobi is UTC+3 year-round. When noon in Nairobi: London 9 AM, NYC 4 AM, Dubai 1 PM.

Business Hours

Offices 8 AM to 5 PM. Malls 10 AM to 8 PM. Safari activities start at dawn.

Timezone Facts

Same timezone as Moscow and Istanbul. East Africa uses EAT (UTC+3) without DST. Nairobi is near equator - sunrise/sunset vary little year-round.

World Cities

Visiting Nairobi?

June to October (dry season) best for safari.

Ultimate Guide to Nairobi

4.4M populationSwahili, EnglishGMT+3

Kenya's capital and East Africa's largest city. Safari gateway. Growing tech hub - "Silicon Savannah".

🌡️Climate

Subtropical highland with mild year-round temperatures (12-26°C) thanks to 1,795m elevation. Long rains Mar-May, short rains Oct-Dec.