Current time in
Nairobi, Kenya
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Africa/Nairobi · UTC+03:00 · DST not in effect
About Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya observes UTC+03:00 right now on the Africa/Nairobi time zone (EAT). The clock stays accurate to the second, and the details beneath it cover the UTC offset, daylight saving status, and how Nairobi, Kenya lines up with cities around the globe.
Time zone details
- IANA identifier
- Africa/Nairobi
- Abbreviation
- EAT
- UTC offset
- UTC+03:00
- Daylight saving
- Not in effect
Nairobi, Kenya does not observe daylight saving time.
Nairobi, Kenya vs. major cities
| City | Current time | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|
| Nairobi (this zone) | UTC+03:00 | |
| UTC | UTC+00:00 | |
| New York | UTC-04:00 | |
| London | UTC+01:00 | |
| Dubai | UTC+04:00 | |
| Singapore | UTC+08:00 | |
| Sydney | UTC+10:00 |
Featured cities
Same UTC offset
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Nairobi, Kenya right now? ▾
The current time in Nairobi, Kenya is shown live at the top of this page, based on the Africa/Nairobi time zone (UTC+03:00).
What is the UTC offset for Nairobi, Kenya? ▾
Nairobi, Kenya is currently at UTC+03:00, meaning local time is offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by that amount.
Does Nairobi, Kenya observe Daylight Saving Time? ▾
No, Nairobi, Kenya is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time (DST).
What time zone identifier does Nairobi, Kenya use? ▾
Nairobi, Kenya uses the Africa/Nairobi IANA time zone identifier, the standard reference used by computers and apps worldwide to calculate accurate local time.