Current Time in Kenya
Kenya uses Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00) and does not observe daylight saving time. See the live time across Kenya below.
Time across Kenya
1 cities trackedKenya is in a single time zone — Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00). The country does not observe daylight saving time, so local time stays the same all year round.
| City | Local Time | Timezone |
|---|---|---|
| NairobiCapital | --:-- | Africa/Nairobi · +03:00NBO |
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 |
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 | 9:09 AM | UTC−4 | 7h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 2:09 PM | UTC+1 | 2h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 5:09 PM | UTC+4 | 1h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 6:39 PM | UTC+5:30 | 2h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 9:09 PM | UTC+8 | 5h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 10:09 PM | UTC+9 | 6h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 11:09 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Kenya in?
Kenya uses Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00) and does not observe daylight saving time — the UTC offset stays constant all year.
What time is it in Kenya right now?
The current time in Nairobi is shown live above, and every city below shows its own live time.
Does Kenya observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — Kenya does not currently observe daylight saving time, so the time never changes throughout the year.
How many time zones does Kenya have?
Kenya has 1 time zone (Africa/Nairobi).
What is Kenya's UTC / GMT offset?
Kenya is in Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00) all year round — the offset never changes.
Is the time the same throughout Kenya?
Yes — the whole of Kenya shares one time zone (Africa/Nairobi, UTC+03:00).
What is the time difference between Kenya and India?
Kenya (UTC+03:00) is 2 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30). Use the comparison table above to see the live difference.