Current Time in Nairobi

Live Nairobi time with automatic updates

11:47:50
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Time Zone: Africa/NairobiUTC+00:00

About Nairobi Time

Nairobi follows the Africa/Nairobi time zone. The current time shown above is automatically updated every second, ensuring you always have the accurate local time for Nairobi.

Time Zone Information

The time shown is based on Nairobi's official time zone (Africa/Nairobi), which is +00:00 hours from UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). This live clock automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time (DST) when applicable.

Nairobi is currently observing Daylight Saving Time (DST).

Understanding the local time in Nairobi is crucial for:

  • Scheduling international business meetings and conference calls
  • Planning travel arrangements and flight bookings
  • Coordinating with remote teams and global partners
  • Managing import/export operations and shipping schedules

🏢 Local Business Hours

Standard business hours in Nairobi:

  • Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM (some businesses)
  • Sunday: Closed

Note: Traffic can be challenging. M-Pesa mobile money widespread

🌍 Time Differences

Current time in other major cities:

Nairobi Landmarks & Business

🏛️ Famous Landmarks

  • Nairobi National Park
  • Giraffe Centre
  • Karen Blixen Museum
  • Maasai Market
  • Karura Forest

💼 Major Companies

  • Safaricom
  • Kenya Airways
  • Equity Bank
  • East African Breweries
  • Nation Media
  • KenGen

Business Culture & Communication

🤝 Cultural Notes

Punctuality:

Flexible - 'African time'. Building relationships important.

Business Etiquette:

Formal and respectful. Handshakes important. Conservative dress. Hierarchy respected.

📞 Best Times to Call

From US Eastern:

2:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST (9 AM - 6 PM Nairobi)

From Europe:

7:00 AM - 4:00 PM CET (9 AM - 6 PM Nairobi)

From Asia:

2:00 PM - 11:00 PM JST (8 AM - 5 PM Nairobi)

Major Public Holidays

Important holidays that may affect business operations in Nairobi:

🎉Jamhuri Day

Independence Day

Typically: December 12

🎉Mashujaa Day

Heroes' Day

Typically: October 20

🎉Madaraka Day

Self-governance day

Typically: June 1

🎉Utamaduni Day

Culture day

Typically: October 10

Time Zone Facts

DST Status

Currently observing DST

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UTC Offset

+00:00 from UTC

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Coverage

Multiple cities in the region

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Using the Nairobi World Clock

Our Nairobi world clock is a reliable tool for checking the current local time. Whether you're scheduling international meetings, coordinating with remote teams, or planning travel, this tool provides accurate, real-time information about the current time in Nairobi.

Features of our world clock include:

Real-time updates every second
Easy time zone conversion
Business hours reference
Related cities with current times
Daylight Saving Time information