Current local time in Lamu, Kenya
EAT · UTC+03:00 · East Africa Time
About Lamu
Lamu, Kenya uses the East Africa Time time zone (Africa/Nairobi), currently UTC+03:00. Population: about 24,525.
| Country: | Kenya |
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| Coordinates: | 2°16′S / 40°54′E |
| Population: | 24,525 |
| Currency: | Kenyan shilling (KES) |
| Languages: | English, Swahili |
| Country calling code: | +254 |
Time zone in Lamu
| 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
Lamu does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Lamu today
| Sunrise: | 05:55 |
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| Sunset: | 18:06 |
| Solar noon: | 12:00 |
| Day length: | 12h 10m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:34 – 18:27 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EAT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Lamu
- London+2 hLamu is 2 hours ahead of London
- New York+7 hLamu is 7 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+2 hLamu is 2 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Lamu time
What time zone is Lamu in?
Lamu uses the IANA time zone Africa/Nairobi (East Africa Time). The current offset is UTC+03:00.
Does Lamu observe daylight saving time?
Lamu does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Lamu and London?
Right now Lamu 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 Lamu and New York?
Right now Lamu 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.