Time in Kenya
Capital · Nairobi
Time zone in Kenya
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Nairobi East Africa Time |
UTC+03:00 | No | Nairobi |
About Kenya
| Official name: | Republic of Kenya |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Nairobi |
| Region: | Africa · Eastern Africa |
| Population: | 53,330,978 |
| Currency: | Kenyan shilling (KES, KSh) |
| Calling code: | +254 |
| Languages: | English, Swahili |
| ISO codes: | KE / KEN |
| Internet domain: | .ke |
Cities in Kenya
Public holidays in Kenya 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — Mwaka mpya
- 20 Mar — Idd-ul-Fitr estimated
- 3 Apr — Ijumaa Kuu
- 5 Apr — Pasaka
- 6 Apr — Jumatatu ya Pasaka
- 1 May — Labour Day
- 27 May — Idd-ul-Azha estimated
- 1 Jun — Siku ya Madaraka
Frequently asked questions about time in Kenya
How many time zones does Kenya have?
Kenya uses one time zone: East Africa Time (Africa/Nairobi, currently UTC+03:00).
Does Kenya use daylight saving time?
No. None of Kenya’s time zones change their clocks for daylight saving time in the next 12 months.
What time is it in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya?
See the live clock on the Nairobi time page. Nairobi uses Africa/Nairobi.