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Meru ranks
#6 for closest to the Equator.
Lat/Long: 0.05° N, 37.66° E
Elevation: 1,579 m above sea level
Population rank: #30 of 328 cities in Kenya by population
County: Meru County
IANA Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
Solar time: clocks run about 30m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Kenya: EAT
Meru 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 Meru, Kenya, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Meru
Daylight Hours in Meru
Meru gets 12h 07m of daylight today. Sunrise in Meru is at 06:32 and sunset in Meru is at 18:39.
Daylight ranges from about 12h 07m near the December solstice to 12h 07m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Meru and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Meru right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Meru
What is the current local time in Meru?
The live local time in Meru is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Meru currently observes EAT, with a standard offset of UTC+03:00.
What time zone is Meru in?
Meru uses the EAT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+03:00.
Does Meru observe daylight saving time?
No. Meru stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Meru's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Meru.
Weather in Meru
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Prayer Times in Meru
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 05:15 | 06:31 | 12:35 | 16:00 | 18:39 | 20:09 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 05:15 | 06:31 | 12:35 | 16:00 | 18:39 | 20:09 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 05:16 | 06:32 | 12:35 | 16:00 | 18:39 | 20:09 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 05:16 | 06:32 | 12:35 | 16:00 | 18:39 | 20:09 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 05:16 | 06:32 | 12:35 | 16:00 | 18:39 | 20:09 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 05:16 | 06:32 | 12:35 | 16:00 | 18:39 | 20:09 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 05:16 | 06:32 | 12:35 | 15:59 | 18:39 | 20:09 |
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Meru
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14-day Forecast for Meru
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Meru
Sunrise
in Meru
↑
6:32 AM
Sunset
in Meru
↓
6:39 PM
Day Length
12h 06m
Dawn
in Meru
6:09 AM
Dusk
in Meru
7:01 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Meru
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
15.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 09:59
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 22:18
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Distances & Clock Changes in Meru
How Far Is Meru From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 3,377 km | NNE (33deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,385 km | ENE (59deg) |
| Moscow | 6,194 km | N (360deg) |
| Paris | 6,392 km | NNW (333deg) |
| London | 6,726 km | NNW (334deg) |
| Singapore | 7,357 km | E (89deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,620 km | ENE (67deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,428 km | WSW (246deg) |
Meru's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Meru and you would surface in the open ocean, near 0.1deg S, 142.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Meru
What time is it in Meru right now?
The current local time in Meru is 23:47 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Meru follows the Africa/Nairobi time zone.
What time zone is Meru in?
Meru 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 Meru?
Is Meru on daylight saving time right now?
No — Meru is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Meru today?
Today in Meru: sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset is at 18:39, giving 12h 06m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Meru tonight?
The moon phase over Meru tonight is Waxing Crescent with 15.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Meru?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Meru, clocks run about 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.