Current Time in Kakamega, Kenya 🇰🇪
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Kakamega ranks
#18 for closest to the Equator.
Lat/Long: 0.28° N, 34.75° E
Elevation: 1,563 m above sea level
Population rank: #2 of 328 cities in Kenya by population
County: Kakamega County
IANA Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
Solar time: clocks run about 40m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Kenya: EAT
Daylight Hours in Kakamega
Kakamega gets 12h 08m of daylight today — sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset is at 18:44.
Daylight ranges from about 12h 06m near the December solstice to 12h 08m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 11 Jun ● | 05:19 | 06:36 | 12:40 | 16:06 | 18:44 | 20:14 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 05:19 | 06:36 | 12:40 | 16:06 | 18:44 | 20:14 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 05:19 | 06:36 | 12:40 | 16:06 | 18:45 | 20:15 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 05:19 | 06:37 | 12:41 | 16:06 | 18:45 | 20:15 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 05:20 | 06:37 | 12:41 | 16:07 | 18:45 | 20:15 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 05:20 | 06:37 | 12:41 | 16:07 | 18:45 | 20:15 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 05:20 | 06:37 | 12:41 | 16:07 | 18:45 | 20:15 |
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Moon Phases & Times for Kakamega
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
19.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 03:34
Next Moonset
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Today, 15:04
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How Far Is Kakamega From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 3,541 km | NE (37deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,652 km | ENE (61deg) |
| Moscow | 6,174 km | N (2deg) |
| Paris | 6,227 km | NNW (335deg) |
| London | 6,565 km | NNW (335deg) |
| Singapore | 7,680 km | E (89deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,908 km | ENE (67deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,142 km | WSW (246deg) |
Kakamega's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kakamega and you would surface in the open ocean, near 0.3deg S, 145.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kakamega
What time is it in Kakamega right now?
The current local time in Kakamega is 11:46 on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Kakamega follows the Africa/Nairobi time zone.
What time zone is Kakamega in?
Kakamega 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 Kakamega?
Is Kakamega on daylight saving time right now?
No — Kakamega is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 11, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Kakamega tonight?
The moon phase over Kakamega tonight is Waning Crescent with 19.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Kakamega?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kakamega, clocks run about 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.