Kenya · Africa/Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya is in the Africa/Nairobi time zone (UTC+03:00) and does not observe daylight saving time (DST). The current local time is shown live above. Use the comparison table below to see Nairobi's time against major cities around the world, and check Kenya's public holidays.
Nairobi vs the World
Current time difference between Nairobi, Kenya and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Nairobi |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 9:58 AM | UTC−4 | 7h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 2:58 PM | UTC+1 | 2h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 5:58 PM | UTC+4 | 1h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 7:28 PM | UTC+5:30 | 2h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 9:58 PM | UTC+8 | 5h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 10:58 PM | UTC+9 | 6h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 11:58 PM | UTC+10 | 7h behind |
Business Hours in Nairobi (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Nairobi, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Nairobi | 5:00 PM in Nairobi |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| London | 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| Dubai | 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 11:30 AM | 7:30 PM |
| Singapore | 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| Sydney | 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Public Holidays in Kenya
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | — | public |
| Mar 29 | Good Friday | — | public |
| Apr 1 | Easter Monday | — | public |
| Apr 10 | Eid al-Fitr | — | public |
| May 1 | Labour Day | — | public |
| Jun 1 | Madaraka Day | — | public |
| Jun 17 | Eid al-Adha | — | public |
| Oct 20 | Mashujaa Day | — | public |
| Dec 12 | Jamhuri Day | — | public |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | — | public |
| Dec 26 | Boxing Day | — | public |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Nairobi in?
Nairobi, Kenya is in the Africa/Nairobi time zone (UTC+03:00) and does not observe daylight saving time.
What time is it in Nairobi right now?
The current local time in Nairobi is shown live at the top of this page, and the table below shows Nairobi's time against major cities worldwide.
Does Nairobi observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — Nairobi does not observe daylight saving time, so the local time stays the same all year round.
What is Nairobi's UTC / GMT offset?
Nairobi is in Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00).
What is the time difference between Nairobi and India?
Nairobi (UTC+03:00) is 2 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30).
What is the time difference between Nairobi and New York?
Nairobi (UTC+03:00) is 7 hours ahead of New York (US Eastern Time).
What is Nairobi's airport code?
Nairobi's main airport is NBO — the IATA code many people use when searching for Nairobi time.