Current Time in Nairobi, Kenya 🇰🇪
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Nairobi ranks
#73 for largest by population · #99 for closest to the Equator.
Lat/Long: 1.29° S, 36.82° E
Elevation: 1,684 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in Kenya
County: Nairobi 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
Nairobi 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 Nairobi, Kenya, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Nairobi
Nairobi gets 12h 03m of daylight today. Sunrise in Nairobi is at 06:32 and sunset in Nairobi is at 18:34.
Daylight ranges from about 12h 03m near the June solstice to 12h 12m near the December solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 17 Jun ● | 05:15 | 06:32 | 12:33 | 15:58 | 18:34 | 20:04 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 05:15 | 06:32 | 12:33 | 15:58 | 18:35 | 20:05 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 05:15 | 06:32 | 12:33 | 15:59 | 18:35 | 20:05 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 05:15 | 06:32 | 12:34 | 15:59 | 18:35 | 20:05 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 05:15 | 06:33 | 12:34 | 15:59 | 18:35 | 20:05 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 05:16 | 06:33 | 12:34 | 15:59 | 18:36 | 20:06 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 05:16 | 06:33 | 12:34 | 15:59 | 18:36 | 20:06 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Nairobi
Sunrise
in Nairobi
↑
6:32 AM
Sunset
in Nairobi
↓
6:34 PM
Day Length
12h 02m
Dawn
in Nairobi
6:09 AM
Dusk
in Nairobi
6:57 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Nairobi
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
5.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 08:50
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:11
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How Far Is Nairobi From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 3,553 km | NNE (33deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,542 km | ENE (58deg) |
| Moscow | 6,344 km | N (1deg) |
| Paris | 6,484 km | NNW (334deg) |
| London | 6,820 km | NNW (335deg) |
| Singapore | 7,455 km | E (88deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,764 km | ENE (67deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,283 km | WSW (246deg) |
Nairobi's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Nairobi and you would surface in the open ocean, near 1.3deg N, 143.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nairobi
What time is it in Nairobi right now?
The current local time in Nairobi is 03:20 on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Nairobi follows the Africa/Nairobi time zone.
What time zone is Nairobi in?
Nairobi 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 Nairobi?
Is Nairobi on daylight saving time right now?
No — Nairobi is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Nairobi today?
Today in Nairobi: sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset is at 18:34, giving 12h 02m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Nairobi tonight?
The moon phase over Nairobi tonight is Waxing Crescent with 5.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Nairobi?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Nairobi, clocks run about 35m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.