Nairobi time zone facts
| Date | Tuesday, October 20, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | East Africa Time (Africa/Nairobi) |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving | Not observed |
| Sunrise / sunset | 06:13 AM / 06:21 PM (Tue, October 20) |
| Country | Kenya — one time zone nationwide |
| Coordinates | 1.29° S, 36.82° E |
New York to Nairobi time converter
New York hour by hour in Nairobi time; the 2 highlighted rows are business hours (9 am–6 pm) in both cities.
| New York | Nairobi |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 07:00 |
| 01:00 | 08:00 |
| 02:00 | 09:00 |
| 03:00 | 10:00 |
| 04:00 | 11:00 |
| 05:00 | 12:00 |
| 06:00 | 13:00 |
| 07:00 | 14:00 |
| 08:00 | 15:00 |
| 09:00 | 16:00 |
| 10:00 | 17:00 |
| 11:00 | 18:00 |
| 12:00 | 19:00 |
| 13:00 | 20:00 |
| 14:00 | 21:00 |
| 15:00 | 22:00 |
| 16:00 | 23:00 |
| 17:00 | 00:00 (next day) |
| 18:00 | 01:00 (next day) |
| 19:00 | 02:00 (next day) |
| 20:00 | 03:00 (next day) |
| 21:00 | 04:00 (next day) |
| 22:00 | 05:00 (next day) |
| 23:00 | 06:00 (next day) |
Nairobi time compared with world cities
Relative to Nairobi; gaps with daylight-saving cities shift by an hour during the year.
| City | UTC offset | Compared with Nairobi |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | UTC+3 | the same time |
| London | UTC+1 | 2 hours behind |
| New York | UTC−4 | 7 hours behind |
| Los Angeles | UTC−7 | 10 hours behind |
| Dubai | UTC+4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Moscow | UTC+3 | the same time |
| Tokyo | UTC+9 | 6 hours ahead |
| Sydney | UTC+11 | 8 hours ahead |
Daylight saving time
Nairobi does not observe daylight saving time; the clock stays at UTC+3 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Nairobi
Next 7 days, local time (±2 min).
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, October 20 | 06:13 AM | 06:21 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| Wed, October 21 | 06:13 AM | 06:21 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| Thu, October 22 | 06:12 AM | 06:21 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| Fri, October 23 | 06:12 AM | 06:21 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| Sat, October 24 | 06:12 AM | 06:21 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| Sun, October 25 | 06:12 AM | 06:21 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| Mon, October 26 | 06:12 AM | 06:21 PM | 12 h 9 min |
Golden hour and blue hour in Nairobi
Local times for Tue, October 20 (golden hour: sun 6° above to 4° below the horizon; blue hour: 4° to 6° below):
| Morning blue hour | 05:52 AM – 06:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | 06:00 AM – 06:40 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 05:54 PM – 06:34 PM |
| Evening blue hour | 06:34 PM – 06:42 PM |
Golden hour calculator for any date or location
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Nairobi and New York?
Nairobi is currently 7 hours ahead of New York.
What time zone is Nairobi in?
Nairobi is in East Africa Time (UTC+3). IANA time zone ID: Africa/Nairobi.
Does Nairobi observe daylight saving time?
Nairobi does not observe daylight saving time; the clock stays at UTC+3 all year.
When is golden hour in Nairobi?
On Tue, October 20, evening golden hour in Nairobi runs 05:54 PM – 06:34 PM and morning golden hour 06:00 AM – 06:40 AM (local time).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Nairobi?
On Tue, October 20, sunrise in Nairobi is at 06:13 AM and sunset at 06:21 PM, a day length of 12 h 9 min (local time).