Time now in Kenya

UTC+03:00 • Africa/Nairobi (EAT)

Your device clock is 106ms ahead of the detected local time (Africa/Nairobi, UTC+03:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.021 seconds.

20:53:41
Saturday, May 16, 2026, week 20

Time in Kenya now

Kenya has one official time zone: EAT (UTC+03:00).

The country does not currently use daylight saving time.

Official time in Kenya is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Kenya?

Official time in Kenya is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Kenya

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Africa/Nairobi UTC+03:00 Nairobi, Nairobi City, Kakamega, Mombasa

List of time zones used in Kenya (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Africa/Nairobi UTC+03:00 No

Time difference between Ashburn, Virginia, United States and Kenya

The time difference between Ashburn, Virginia, United States and Kenya depends on the region.

  • Nairobi, Nairobi City: 7 hour(s) behind the time in Ashburn, Virginia, United States

Does Kenya use daylight saving time?

No. Kenya does not currently use daylight saving time.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Kenya?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+3:00 and UTC+3:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Kenya have?
Kenya has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Kenya use daylight saving time?
No. Kenya does not currently use daylight saving time.

See also

How to convert Kenya time

To convert Kenya time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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