Current Time in Nairobi, Kenya

Africa/Nairobi · UTC+3

9:14:37AMSaturday, September 19, 2026

Nairobi time · UTC+3

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Time zone details

Time zone
Africa/Nairobi
UTC offset
UTC+3
Country
Kenya
Daylight saving
Not observed

Sunrise & sunset

Sunrise

6:23 AM

Sunset

6:29 PM

Day length

12h 6m

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Nairobi right now?
The current local time in Nairobi, Kenya is shown live at the top of this page. Nairobi is on UTC+3, and the local date is Saturday, September 19, 2026.
What time zone is Nairobi in?
Nairobi uses the Africa/Nairobi time zone, currently UTC+3.
Does Nairobi observe daylight saving time?
No. Nairobi does not observe daylight saving time and stays on UTC+3 all year.