Mountain in Kenya

Current Local Time in Mount Kenya

Current local time and time zone in Mount Kenya, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

🌥️ 22°F now🕔 1:45 PM local📅 Best: February, March and June⛰ 17.057 ft

Current local time in Mount Kenya

1:45 PM
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Time zoneAfrica/Nairobi
UTC offsetUTC+03:00
UTC now10:45 AM
Sunrise6:12 AM
Sunset6:18 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:12 AM
Sunset6:18 PM
Daylight12h 6m
Solar noon12:15 PM
Golden hour (am)6:12 AM - 7:12 AM
Golden hour (pm)5:18 PM - 6:18 PM
Blue hour (am)5:42 AM - 6:12 AM
Blue hour (pm)6:18 PM - 6:48 PM
Moon phase🌓 First quarter · 63%
Moonrise1:45 PM
Moonset1:35 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Quick facts about Mount Kenya

TypeMountain
CountryKenya
ContinentAfrica
Coordinates0°9′7.6″S 37°18′30.2″E (-0.1521, 37.3084)
Elevation17.057 ft
Known foran equatorial glaciated peak
Local time1:45 PM (UTC+03:00)
Best monthsFebruary, March and June
ClimatePolar

Summary

Mount Kenya is a mountain in Kenya. Mount Kenya is a mountain known as an equatorial glaciated peak. It sits at 17.057 ft above sea level.

Right now it is 22°F (-6°C) in Mount Kenya with fog. It feels like 16°F. Today runs from 21°F to 34°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 2.4/10 - poor - consider another day.

The best time to visit Mount Kenya is February, March and June. The climate is polar. April, May and October tend to be the least comfortable months. March is the warmest month with average highs near 36°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 21°F.

The closest major airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), about 85 mi away. Nearby highlights include Maasai Mara National Reserve, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 34°F is in line with the 34°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Visibility is down to 0,1 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near 21°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Coordinates: 0°9′7.6″S 37°18′30.2″E (-0.1521, 37.3084)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mount Kenya?

Mount Kenya is a mountain in Kenya. Its coordinates are -0.1521, 37.3084. It lies in Africa.

What is the weather like in Mount Kenya right now?

It is currently 22°F (-6°C) with fog. Humidity is 100% and wind is 3 mph.

When is the best time to visit Mount Kenya?

February, March and June offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Kenya, which has a polar climate. April, May and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Mount Kenya in?

Mount Kenya observes Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00). The local time is 1:45 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Mount Kenya?

The closest airports are Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 85 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Mount Kenya?

Popular options include Maasai Mara National Reserve, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 20, 2026 at 1:45 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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