Time in Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya is on East Africa Time (EAT), UTC+3 all year, with no daylight saving time.
Daylight saving time in Nairobi
Nairobi does not change its clocks: it stays on UTC+3 all year.
Nairobi business hours around the world
9 AM to 5 PM in Nairobi is 6:00 AM–2:00 PM UTC on Oct 23, 2026.
| City | Difference | 9:00 AM in Nairobi is |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 hours behind | 2:00 AM |
| Los Angeles | 10 hours behind | 11:00 PM (previous day) |
| London | 2 hours behind | 7:00 AM |
| Paris | 1 hour behind | 8:00 AM |
| Mumbai | 2 hours 30 minutes ahead | 11:30 AM |
| Singapore | 5 hours ahead | 2:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 6 hours ahead | 3:00 PM |
| Sydney | 8 hours ahead | 5:00 PM |
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Questions
What time zone is Nairobi in?
Nairobi uses the IANA time zone Africa/Nairobi, known as East Africa Time (EAT). It is UTC+3 all year.
Does Nairobi observe daylight saving time?
No. Nairobi keeps the same clock all year, so its difference to places that do change (such as New York or London) shifts by an hour twice a year.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and New York?
On Oct 23, 2026, New York is 7 hours behind Nairobi. 9:00 AM in Nairobi is 2:00 AM in New York.
What are business hours in Nairobi in UTC?
On Oct 23, 2026, 9 AM to 5 PM in Nairobi is 6:00 AM–2:00 PM UTC.
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Computed from the IANA time zone database on Oct 23, 2026. Live clocks and the converter use your browser's copy of the same data.