Current Time in Nairobi (2026)

Nairobi is in the East Africa Time (EAT) time zone →

Quick answer

Timezone

East Africa Time

Africa/Nairobi · GMT+3

UTC offset

UTC+3

Daylight saving now

Nairobi does not observe DST

Next clock change

None scheduled in the next 12 months for Nairobi

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• Nairobi ↔ New York
• Nairobi ↔ Los Angeles
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• Nairobi ↔ Mexico City
• Nairobi ↔ São Paulo

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Nairobi right now?

The current time in Nairobi is 6:35 AM on Friday, Jul 3. Nairobi uses East Africa Time (Africa/Nairobi, GMT+3).

What timezone is Nairobi in?

Nairobi is in the East Africa Time (IANA: Africa/Nairobi, abbreviation: GMT+3).

What is Nairobi's UTC offset?

Nairobi is currently UTC+3 relative to Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Nairobi observe daylight saving?

No — Nairobi does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset stays at UTC+3 year-round.