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What time is it in Nairobi?
Nairobi time zone, explained
Right now it is the time shown on the live clock above in Nairobi. Nairobi observes the Africa/Nairobi time zone (GMT+3). The clock on this page reads the official time-zone rules, so it stays correct year-round — including daylight saving time changes.
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Nairobi time — FAQ
What time is it in Nairobi right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Nairobi (Africa/Nairobi, GMT+3). It updates every second and automatically accounts for daylight saving time.
What time zone is Nairobi in?
Nairobi uses the Africa/Nairobi time zone, currently GMT+3.
Does Nairobi observe daylight saving time?
This page uses the official IANA time zone database, so if Nairobi changes its clocks, the time shown here changes with it automatically.