Current Time in Gilgil, Kenya 🇰🇪
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Gilgil ranks
#28 for closest to the Equator.
Lat/Long: 0.5° S, 36.32° E
Elevation: 2,009 m above sea level
Population rank: #46 of 328 cities in Kenya by population
County: Nakuru County
IANA Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
Solar time: clocks run about 35m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Kenya: EAT
The time now in Gilgil, Kenya is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Gilgil currently observes EAT, UTC+3. Gilgil sits in the Africa/Nairobi time zone, UTC+03:00. Gilgil does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. So near the equator, its days and nights stay almost the same length all year. At roughly 2009 m, Gilgil is a genuine high-altitude city. Gilgil is fairly isolated: even Dubai lies some 3510 km off. A major centre in Kenya, Gilgil keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Gilgil Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Gilgil
Gilgil gets 12h 07m of daylight today. Sunrise in Gilgil is at 06:15 and sunset in Gilgil is at 18:22.
Daylight ranges from about 12h 05m near the June solstice to 12h 09m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Gilgil and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Gilgil right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in Kenya
Cities Sharing Gilgil's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Gilgil.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 21 Oct ● | 05:03 | 06:15 | 12:19 | 15:35 | 18:23 | 19:53 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 05:03 | 06:15 | 12:19 | 15:35 | 18:23 | 19:53 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 05:03 | 06:15 | 12:19 | 15:35 | 18:22 | 19:52 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 05:02 | 06:15 | 12:18 | 15:35 | 18:22 | 19:52 |
| Sun, 25 Oct | 05:02 | 06:15 | 12:18 | 15:36 | 18:22 | 19:52 |
| Mon, 26 Oct | 05:02 | 06:14 | 12:18 | 15:36 | 18:22 | 19:52 |
| Tue, 27 Oct | 05:02 | 06:14 | 12:18 | 15:36 | 18:22 | 19:52 |
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Moon Phases & Times for Gilgil
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
71.6%
Next Moonrise
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Today, 14:42
Next Moonset
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Today, 02:18
Distances & Clock Changes in Gilgil
How Far Is Gilgil From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 3,510 km | NE (34deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,544 km | ENE (59deg) |
| Moscow | 6,256 km | N (1deg) |
| Paris | 6,380 km | NNW (334deg) |
| London | 6,717 km | NNW (335deg) |
| Singapore | 7,508 km | E (88deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,781 km | ENE (67deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,267 km | WSW (246deg) |
Gilgil's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Gilgil and you would surface in the open ocean, near 0.5deg N, 143.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gilgil
What time is it in Gilgil right now?
The current local time in Gilgil is 02:17 on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Gilgil follows the Africa/Nairobi time zone.
What time zone is Gilgil in?
Gilgil uses the Africa/Nairobi IANA time zone (UTC+03:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Gilgil?
Is Gilgil on daylight saving time right now?
No — Gilgil is not currently observing daylight saving time as of October 21, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Gilgil tonight?
The moon phase over Gilgil tonight is Waxing Gibbous with 71.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Gilgil?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Gilgil, clocks run about 35m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.