Kenya — Time & Date Guide
Complete time and date reference for Kenya. Find the current timezone, UTC offset, public holidays, DST schedule, sunrise and sunset times, and links to live clocks for major cities.
Key Facts
Primary Timezone
Africa/Nairobi
UTC Offset (Standard)
UTC+3
Capital
Nairobi
DST
Not observed
Calling Code
+254
Currency
KES
Region
Africa
Country Code
KE
Current Time in Kenya
The primary timezone is Africa/Nairobi (currently UTC+3). Kenya has 5 major cities tracked below.
View Kenya World Clock →Public Holidays in Kenya — 2026
View the complete list of official public holidays in Kenya for 2026 and other years, including national holidays and observances.
Kenya Holidays 2026 →Sunrise & Sunset in Kenya
Find daily sunrise, sunset, and golden hour times for cities in Kenya.
Kenya Sunrise & Sunset →Daylight Saving Time in Kenya
Kenya does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of UTC+3 remains constant year-round.
Kenya DST 2026 →Frequently Asked Questions
What timezone is Kenya in?
Kenya uses the Africa/Nairobi timezone. The standard UTC offset is UTC+3.
Does Kenya observe daylight saving time?
No, Kenya does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of UTC+3 stays the same year-round.
What are the public holidays in Kenya?
Kenya has a number of official public holidays throughout the year. You can view the complete list for 2026 and other years on the Kenya holidays page on TimeandTool.
What is the capital of Kenya?
The capital of Kenya is Nairobi. The country's calling code is +254 and its currency is KES.
What is the current time in Kenya?
The current UTC offset in Kenya is UTC+3 (Africa/Nairobi). Visit the world clock page for Kenya to see live times for cities in the country.