City in Kenya

Current Local Time in Nairobi

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

☀️ 68°F now🕔 12:28 AM local📅 Best: January, February, June, July, August, September, October and December👥 4.7 million

Current local time in Nairobi

12:28 AM
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Time zoneAfrica/Nairobi
UTC offsetUTC+03:00
UTC now9:28 PM
Sunrise6:33 AM
Sunset6:37 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:33 AM
Sunset6:37 PM
Daylight12h 4m
Solar noon12:35 PM
Golden hour (am)6:33 AM - 7:33 AM
Golden hour (pm)5:37 PM - 6:37 PM
Blue hour (am)6:03 AM - 6:33 AM
Blue hour (pm)6:37 PM - 7:07 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 74%
Moonrise2:55 PM
Moonset2:45 AM

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

Quick facts about Nairobi

TypeCity
CountryKenya
ContinentAfrica
Coordinates1°17′31.6″S 36°49′18.8″E (-1.2921, 36.8219)
Population4.700.000
Known forSafari capital with a national park in town
Local time12:28 AM (UTC+03:00)
Best monthsJanuary, February, June, July, August, September, October and December
ClimateMediterranean

Local time by airport in Nairobi

1 airports mapped in this atlas

Summary

Nairobi is a city in Kenya. Nairobi is known for Safari capital with a national park in town. It has a population of about 4.7 million.

Right now it is 68°F (20°C) in Nairobi with clear sky. It feels like 69°F. Today runs from 54°F to 82°F. Chance of precipitation is 10%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Nairobi is January, February, June, July, August, September, October and December. The climate is Mediterranean. March, April and November tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 82°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 55°F.

The closest major airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), about 8 mi away. Nearby highlights include Mount Kenya, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Mount Kilimanjaro and Serengeti National Park.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 82°F is 6.1°F above the 75°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Nairobi today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

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

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Coordinates: 1°17′31.6″S 36°49′18.8″E (-1.2921, 36.8219)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Nairobi?

Nairobi is a city in Kenya. Its coordinates are -1.2921, 36.8219. It lies in Africa.

What is the weather like in Nairobi right now?

It is currently 68°F (20°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 54% and wind is 3 mph.

When is the best time to visit Nairobi?

January, February, June, July, August, September, October and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Nairobi, which has a Mediterranean climate. March, April and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Nairobi in?

Nairobi observes Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00). The local time is 12:28 AM.

How many people live in Nairobi?

Nairobi has a population of approximately 4.7 million.

What is the nearest airport to Nairobi?

The closest airports are Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 8 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Nairobi?

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

What places are in Nairobi?

Nairobi covers 1 places in this atlas, including Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - 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 August 23, 2026 at 12:28 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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