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Nakuru ranks
#16 for closest to the Equator.
Lat/Long: 0.31° S, 36.07° E
Elevation: 1,802 m above sea level
Population rank: #4 of 328 cities in Kenya by population
County: Nakuru 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
Nakuru sits in the Africa/Nairobi time zone, UTC+03:00. Nakuru does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. So near the equator, its days and nights stay almost the same length all year. At roughly 1802 m, Nakuru is a genuine high-altitude city. The nearest big city, Dubai, is a distant 3509 km away. Nakuru ranks among the biggest cities in Kenya, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
The sun rises over Nakuru at 06:26 and sets at 18:32, giving 12h 06m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Nakuru
Daylight Hours in Nakuru
Nakuru gets 12h 06m of daylight today. Sunrise in Nakuru is at 06:26 and sunset in Nakuru is at 18:32.
Daylight ranges from about 12h 06m near the June solstice to 12h 08m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Nakuru and Major Cities
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These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Nakuru.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 18 Sep ● | 05:16 | 06:26 | 12:30 | 15:34 | 18:33 | 20:03 |
| Sat, 19 Sep | 05:15 | 06:26 | 12:29 | 15:33 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
| Sun, 20 Sep | 05:15 | 06:26 | 12:29 | 15:32 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
| Mon, 21 Sep | 05:14 | 06:25 | 12:28 | 15:31 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
| Tue, 22 Sep | 05:14 | 06:25 | 12:28 | 15:30 | 18:31 | 20:01 |
| Wed, 23 Sep | 05:14 | 06:24 | 12:28 | 15:28 | 18:31 | 20:01 |
| Thu, 24 Sep | 05:13 | 06:24 | 12:27 | 15:28 | 18:31 | 20:01 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Nakuru
Sunrise
in Nakuru
↑
6:26 AM
Sunset
in Nakuru
↓
6:32 PM
Day Length
12h 06m
Dawn
in Nakuru
6:05 AM
Dusk
in Nakuru
6:54 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Nakuru
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
47.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 12:54
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 00:26
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Distances & Clock Changes in Nakuru
How Far Is Nakuru From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 3,509 km | NE (35deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,557 km | ENE (60deg) |
| Moscow | 6,236 km | N (1deg) |
| Paris | 6,349 km | NNW (334deg) |
| London | 6,686 km | NNW (335deg) |
| Singapore | 7,535 km | E (88deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,798 km | ENE (67deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,250 km | WSW (246deg) |
Nakuru's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Nakuru and you would surface in the open ocean, near 0.3deg N, 143.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nakuru
What time is it in Nakuru right now?
The current local time in Nakuru is 16:20 on Friday, September 18, 2026. Nakuru follows the Africa/Nairobi time zone.
What time zone is Nakuru in?
Nakuru 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 Nakuru?
Is Nakuru on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Nakuru as of September 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Nakuru today?
In Nakuru today the sun rises at 06:26 and sets at 18:32, giving 12h 06m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Nakuru tonight?
The moon phase over Nakuru tonight is First Quarter with 47.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Nakuru?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Nakuru, clocks run about 35m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.