Time Now in Kitale, Kenya 🇰🇪
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Kitale ranks
#75 for closest to the Equator.
Lat/Long: 1.02° N, 35.01° E
Elevation: 1,900 m above sea level
Population rank: #16 of 328 cities in Kenya by population
County: Trans Nzoia
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
Kitale is in the Africa/Nairobi time zone (UTC+03:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Kitale, Kenya, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Kitale
Daylight Hours in Kitale
Kitale gets 12h 10m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kitale is at 06:40 and sunset in Kitale is at 18:50.
Daylight ranges from about 12h 04m near the December solstice to 12h 11m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Kitale and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Kitale right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Kitale
What is the current local time in Kitale?
The live local time in Kitale is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Kitale currently observes EAT, with a standard offset of UTC+03:00.
What time zone is Kitale in?
Kitale uses the EAT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+03:00.
Does Kitale observe daylight saving time?
No. Kitale stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Kitale's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Kitale.
Weather in Kitale
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Prayer Times in Kitale
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 13 Jul ● | 05:23 | 06:40 | 12:45 | 16:10 | 18:50 | 20:20 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 05:24 | 06:40 | 12:45 | 16:10 | 18:51 | 20:21 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 05:24 | 06:40 | 12:45 | 16:11 | 18:51 | 20:21 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 05:24 | 06:40 | 12:46 | 16:11 | 18:51 | 20:21 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 05:24 | 06:40 | 12:46 | 16:11 | 18:51 | 20:21 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 05:24 | 06:41 | 12:46 | 16:10 | 18:51 | 20:21 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 05:25 | 06:41 | 12:46 | 16:10 | 18:51 | 20:21 |
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14-day Forecast for Kitale
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kitale
Sunrise
in Kitale
↑
6:40 AM
Sunset
in Kitale
↓
6:50 PM
Day Length
12h 10m
Dawn
in Kitale
6:17 AM
Dusk
in Kitale
7:13 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Kitale
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
1.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 06:32
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 17:59
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Distances & Clock Changes in Kitale
How Far Is Kitale From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 3,458 km | NE (37deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,587 km | ENE (62deg) |
| Moscow | 6,091 km | N (2deg) |
| Paris | 6,165 km | NNW (334deg) |
| London | 6,502 km | NNW (335deg) |
| Singapore | 7,650 km | E (89deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,850 km | ENE (67deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,202 km | WSW (246deg) |
Kitale's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kitale and you would surface in the open ocean, near 1.0deg S, 145.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kitale
What time is it in Kitale right now?
The current local time in Kitale is 14:37 on Monday, July 13, 2026. Kitale follows the Africa/Nairobi time zone.
What time zone is Kitale in?
Kitale 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 Kitale?
Is Kitale on daylight saving time right now?
No — Kitale is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 13, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kitale today?
Today in Kitale: sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset is at 18:50, giving 12h 10m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kitale tonight?
The moon phase over Kitale tonight is Waning Crescent with 1.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Kitale?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kitale, clocks run about 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.