Current Time in Nakuru, Kenya 🇰🇪
🏆
Nakuru ranks
#21 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 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 Nakuru, Kenya, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Nakuru
Nakuru gets 12h 06m of daylight today. Sunrise in Nakuru is at 06:34 and sunset in Nakuru is at 18:40.
Daylight ranges from about 12h 06m near the June solstice to 12h 08m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Nakuru and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Nakuru right now.
Other Cities in Kenya with Local Time
Cities Sharing Nakuru's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Nakuru.
Weather in Nakuru
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Nakuru
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 19 Jun ● | 05:16 | 06:33 | 12:36 | 16:02 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 05:16 | 06:34 | 12:37 | 16:02 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 05:17 | 06:34 | 12:37 | 16:02 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 05:17 | 06:34 | 12:37 | 16:03 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 05:17 | 06:34 | 12:37 | 16:03 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
| Wed, 24 Jun | 05:17 | 06:34 | 12:38 | 16:03 | 18:41 | 20:11 |
| Thu, 25 Jun | 05:17 | 06:35 | 12:38 | 16:03 | 18:41 | 20:11 |
Add Nakuru Widgets to Your Website
Embed free customizable Nakuru widgets on your site. No registration. No coding.
Nakuru Prayer Times Widget
Show daily prayer times for Nakuru on any website
Nakuru Weather Widget
Current conditions and 7-day forecast for Nakuru
Nakuru Sunrise & Sunset Widget
Sunrise, sunset, day length, and twilight times for Nakuru
Nakuru Moon Phase Widget
Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Nakuru
Nakuru Countdown Timer Widget
Live event countdown in Nakuru local time
14-day Forecast for Nakuru
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Nakuru
Sunrise
in Nakuru
↑
6:34 AM
Sunset
in Nakuru
↓
6:40 PM
Day Length
12h 05m
Dawn
in Nakuru
6:11 AM
Dusk
in Nakuru
7:03 PM
View detailed past and future sunrise, sunset, and twilight times for Nakuru. Track daylight hours, sun phases, and more.
Moon Phases & Times for Nakuru
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
23.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 10:41
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:01
View the detailed moon calendar for Nakuru with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
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 10:40 on Friday, June 19, 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 — Nakuru is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 19, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Nakuru today?
Today in Nakuru: sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset is at 18:40, giving 12h 05m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Nakuru tonight?
The moon phase over Nakuru tonight is Waxing Crescent with 23.5% 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.