Current local time in Kisumu, Kenya
EAT · UTC+03:00 · East Africa Time
About Kisumu
Kisumu, Kenya uses the East Africa Time time zone (Africa/Nairobi), currently UTC+03:00. Population: about 216,479.
| Country: | Kenya |
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| Coordinates: | 0°06′S / 34°46′E |
| Population: | 216,479 |
| Currency: | Kenyan shilling (KES) |
| Languages: | English, Swahili |
| Country calling code: | +254 |
Time zone in Kisumu
| IANA time zone: | Africa/Nairobi |
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| Time zone name: | East Africa Time (EAT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+03:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Kisumu does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Kisumu today
| Sunrise: | 06:22 |
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| Sunset: | 18:29 |
| Solar noon: | 12:25 |
| Day length: | 12h 07m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:01 – 18:50 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EAT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Kisumu
- London+2 hKisumu is 2 hours ahead of London
- New York+7 hKisumu is 7 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+2 hKisumu is 2 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Kisumu time
What time zone is Kisumu in?
Kisumu uses the IANA time zone Africa/Nairobi (East Africa Time). The current offset is UTC+03:00.
Does Kisumu observe daylight saving time?
Kisumu does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Kisumu and London?
Right now Kisumu is 2 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Kisumu and New York?
Right now Kisumu is 7 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.