Time in Kenya Now

Kenya follows East Africa Time (EAT), which operates on UTC +3 throughout the year. The country does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the time remains constant in all seasons. This ensures a simple and predictable timekeeping system for residents, travelers, and businesses.

Major cities such as Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, and Eldoret all use the same national time zone. This uniformity supports smooth coordination for communication, travel, transportation, and daily activities across the country.

Kenya Time Zone Information

• IANA Time Zone: Africa/Nairobi

• UTC Offset: UTC +3 hours

• Time Zone Abbreviation: EAT (East Africa Time)

• DST: Not observed

• DST Abbreviation: None — time stays unchanged year-round

Kenya shares its time zone with several East African countries that also follow EAT.

Kenya time zone(s)

The official IANA identifier for Kenya is Africa/Nairobi.

Daylight Saving Time in Kenya

Kenya does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
The country stays on UTC +3 throughout the year, providing consistent national timekeeping.

Major cities in Kenya & their time

All major cities follow the same national time zone.

Brief info for Kenya time

• Number of time zones: 1

• Capital city: Nairobi

• Default time: East Africa Time (EAT)

• Daylight Saving Time: Not used

• IANA Time Zone ID: Africa/Nairobi

• Standard UTC Offset: UTC +3

• Neighbouring countries with same time: Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia

• Regional differences: None — the entire country uses one time zone

Pros and Cons

Pros

1. One national time zone makes scheduling simple and unified.

2. UTC +3 aligns with several East African countries.

3. No DST — no seasonal time changes.

4. Easy for regional business, travel, and communication.

5. Predictable and stable timekeeping.

Cons

1. Limited overlap with business hours in the Americas.

2. Seasonal daylight variations may feel more noticeable without DST.