Time Now in Lamu, Kenya 🇰🇪
Lat/Long: 2.27° S, 40.9° E
Elevation: 14 m above sea level
Population rank: #83 of 328 cities in Kenya by population
County: Lamu
IANA Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
Solar time: clocks run about 15m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Kenya: EAT
Local time in Lamu runs on a UTC+03:00 offset (Africa/Nairobi). There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. Sitting close to the equator, Lamu sees day length barely change from month to month. At about 14 m, Lamu is practically at sea level. The nearest big city, Dubai, is a distant 3425 km away. Modest in size, Lamu still needs an exact local time for planning across borders.
The sun rises over Lamu at 06:18 and sets at 18:21, giving 12h 02m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Lamu
Daylight Hours in Lamu
Lamu gets 12h 02m of daylight today. Sunrise in Lamu is at 06:18 and sunset in Lamu is at 18:21.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 59m near the June solstice to 12h 15m near the December solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 20 Aug ● | 05:06 | 06:18 | 12:19 | 15:39 | 18:21 | 19:51 |
| Fri, 21 Aug | 05:05 | 06:18 | 12:19 | 15:38 | 18:21 | 19:51 |
| Sat, 22 Aug | 05:05 | 06:17 | 12:19 | 15:38 | 18:20 | 19:50 |
| Sun, 23 Aug | 05:05 | 06:17 | 12:19 | 15:37 | 18:20 | 19:50 |
| Mon, 24 Aug | 05:05 | 06:17 | 12:18 | 15:37 | 18:20 | 19:50 |
| Tue, 25 Aug | 05:05 | 06:17 | 12:18 | 15:36 | 18:20 | 19:50 |
| Wed, 26 Aug | 05:04 | 06:16 | 12:18 | 15:36 | 18:20 | 19:50 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Lamu
Sunrise
in Lamu
↑
6:18 AM
Sunset
in Lamu
↓
6:21 PM
Day Length
12h 02m
Dawn
in Lamu
5:57 AM
Dusk
in Lamu
6:42 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Lamu
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
52.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 12:56
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 00:37
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Distances & Clock Changes in Lamu
How Far Is Lamu From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 3,425 km | NNE (26deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,224 km | NE (54deg) |
| Moscow | 6,459 km | N (358deg) |
| Paris | 6,786 km | NNW (332deg) |
| Singapore | 7,007 km | E (87deg) |
| London | 7,118 km | NNW (333deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,391 km | ENE (66deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,655 km | WSW (247deg) |
Lamu's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Lamu and you would surface in the open ocean, near 2.3deg N, 139.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lamu
What time is it in Lamu right now?
The current local time in Lamu is 12:32 on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Lamu follows the Africa/Nairobi time zone.
What time zone is Lamu in?
Lamu 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 Lamu?
Is Lamu on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of August 20, 2026, Lamu is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Lamu today?
Lamu sees sunrise at 06:18 and sunset at 18:21 today, giving 12h 02m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Lamu tonight?
The moon phase over Lamu tonight is First Quarter with 52.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Lamu?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Lamu, clocks run about 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.