Current Time in Kenya
Kenya uses East Africa Time (UTC+3 year-round). No daylight saving time observed.
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Timezone Details
- Country
- Kenya
- Capital
- Nairobi
- Timezone
- East Africa Time (EAT)
- IANA Name
- Africa/Nairobi
- UTC Offset
- UTC+3 year-round
- Daylight Saving
- No
- Region
- East Africa
- Major Cities
- Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret
Kenya uses East Africa Time. This timezone does not observe daylight saving time. View the full timezone page for DST rules, offset comparisons, and all countries in this zone.
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Time Differences
- vs Tanzania (EAT) (UTC+3)
- Kenya shares UTC+3 with Tanzania. Same time.
- vs Uganda (EAT) (UTC+3)
- Kenya shares UTC+3 with Uganda. Same time.
- vs Ethiopia (EAT) (UTC+3)
- Kenya shares UTC+3 with Ethiopia. Same time.
Frequently asked questions
Does Kenya observe daylight saving time?
No. Kenya has never observed daylight saving time. The country stays on EAT (UTC+3) year-round.
What timezone is Nairobi in?
Nairobi uses East Africa Time (EAT), which is UTC+3. Same timezone as Addis Ababa, Dar es Salaam, and Kampala.
What is the time difference between Kenya and the UK?
Kenya is 3 hours ahead of UK GMT (winter) and 2 hours ahead of UK BST (summer).