Nairobi time zone facts
| Date | Thursday, October 1, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | East Africa Time (Africa/Nairobi) |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving | Not observed |
| Sunrise / sunset | 06:18 AM / 06:25 PM (Thu, October 1) |
| Country | Kenya — one time zone nationwide |
| Coordinates | 1.29° S, 36.82° E |
New York to Nairobi time converter
When it is a given hour in New York, what time is it in Nairobi? Highlighted rows fall inside business hours (9 am–6 pm) in both cities — the best window for calls and meetings (2 hours).
| 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
Differences are relative to Nairobi. Where daylight saving applies, a gap can change 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+10 | 7 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
Sunrise, sunset and day length for the next 7 days (local time, including atmospheric refraction, ±2 minutes).
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, October 1 | 06:18 AM | 06:25 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| Fri, October 2 | 06:18 AM | 06:25 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| Sat, October 3 | 06:17 AM | 06:25 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| Sun, October 4 | 06:17 AM | 06:24 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| Mon, October 5 | 06:17 AM | 06:24 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| Tue, October 6 | 06:16 AM | 06:24 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| Wed, October 7 | 06:16 AM | 06:24 PM | 12 h 8 min |
Golden hour and blue hour in Nairobi
Photographers' soft, warm light (golden hour) happens while the sun is between 6° above and 4° below the horizon; blue hour follows between 4° and 6° below. Local times for Thu, October 1:
| Morning blue hour | 05:57 AM – 06:05 AM |
|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | 06:05 AM – 06:46 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 05:58 PM – 06:38 PM |
| Evening blue hour | 06:38 PM – 06:46 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 Thu, October 1, evening golden hour in Nairobi runs 05:58 PM – 06:38 PM and morning golden hour 06:05 AM – 06:46 AM (local time).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Nairobi?
On Thu, October 1, sunrise in Nairobi is at 06:18 AM and sunset at 06:25 PM, a day length of 12 h 7 min (local time).