Current Time in Nairobi
Live Nairobi time with automatic updates
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
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
UTC Offset
+00:00 from UTC
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.