Current Time in Ruiru, Kenya 🇰🇪
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Ruiru ranks
#89 for closest to the Equator.
Lat/Long: 1.15° S, 36.96° E
Elevation: 1,531 m above sea level
Population rank: #5 of 328 cities in Kenya by population
County: Kiambu 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
Daylight Hours in Ruiru
Ruiru gets 12h 03m of daylight today — sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset is at 18:32.
Daylight ranges from about 12h 03m near the June solstice to 12h 11m near the December solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 7 Jun ● | 05:12 | 06:29 | 12:30 | 15:55 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
| Mon, 8 Jun | 05:12 | 06:29 | 12:31 | 15:56 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 05:12 | 06:29 | 12:31 | 15:56 | 18:33 | 20:03 |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 05:12 | 06:29 | 12:31 | 15:56 | 18:33 | 20:03 |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 05:13 | 06:30 | 12:31 | 15:56 | 18:33 | 20:03 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 05:13 | 06:30 | 12:31 | 15:56 | 18:33 | 20:03 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 05:13 | 06:30 | 12:32 | 15:57 | 18:33 | 20:03 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Ruiru
Sunrise
in Ruiru
↑
6:29 AM
Sunset
in Ruiru
↓
6:32 PM
Day Length
12h 03m
Dawn
in Ruiru
6:06 AM
Dusk
in Ruiru
6:55 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Ruiru
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
61.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 00:16
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 11:52
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How Far Is Ruiru From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 3,532 km | NNE (33deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,520 km | ENE (58deg) |
| Moscow | 6,328 km | N (0deg) |
| Paris | 6,476 km | NNW (334deg) |
| London | 6,813 km | NNW (335deg) |
| Singapore | 7,439 km | E (88deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,743 km | ENE (67deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,303 km | WSW (246deg) |
Ruiru's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Ruiru and you would surface in the open ocean, near 1.1deg N, 143.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ruiru
What time is it in Ruiru right now?
The current local time in Ruiru is 10:59 on Sunday, June 07, 2026. Ruiru follows the Africa/Nairobi time zone.
What time zone is Ruiru in?
Ruiru 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 Ruiru?
Is Ruiru on daylight saving time right now?
No — Ruiru is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 07, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Ruiru today?
Today in Ruiru: sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset is at 18:32, giving 12h 03m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Ruiru tonight?
The moon phase over Ruiru tonight is Last Quarter with 61.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Ruiru?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Ruiru, clocks run about 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.