Current Time in Nairobi, Kenya
Exact time synced with atomic clocks (IANA + NTP)
Country
Dialling: +254
City Details
Nairobi
Lat: 1.2921° S
Long: 36.8219° E
Population: 4,400,000
Time Zone
Africa/Nairobi
GMT+3
Public Holidays
Madaraka Day
Jun 1in 12dMazingira Day
Oct 10in 143dMashujaa Day
Oct 20in 153d
Time Difference
Business Hours
Daylight Cycle
Data via sunrisesunset.io
Current Weather
Data via Open-Meteo · Updates every 30 min
Overview
Casablanca is Morocco's largest city and its economic engine, with approximately 4.37 million residents in the city proper and over 6.8 million in the Casablanca-Settat region as of 2025. It handles over 33% of Morocco's industrial production and approximately 53% of the country's total financial transactions. The Hassan II Mosque — rising 210m above the Atlantic coast — is the world's second-largest mosque and the largest outside Saudi Arabia.
Administrative Region
Casablanca-Settat Region
MA-CAS
Local Currency
د.م.
Technical Assets
- Web Domain.ma
- ISO CodeMA-CAS
Secure Identifier Profile
Culture & Daily Life
📜 History & Origins
The area was inhabited by the Berber Zenata tribe for centuries, and the Portuguese established a trading post called Casa Branca (White House) in the 15th century. After being destroyed by an earthquake in 1755, the town was rebuilt by Sultan Sidi Mohammed ben Abdallah as Dar el Beida (Arabic for White House). Modern Casablanca grew dramatically under the French Protectorate from 1912, designed by Resident-General Hubert Lyautey and architect Henri Prost as Morocco's commercial capital.
🗣️ Languages
👥 Demographics
✨ Leisure Highlights
- /Hassan II Mosque — world's second largest mosque
- /Mohammed V Square — Art Deco Mauresque architecture
- /The Corniche — Atlantic beachfront boulevard
- /Old Medina and Central Market
- /Villa des Arts — contemporary Moroccan art
🎒 Visitor Tip
The Hassan II Mosque is one of the world's great pieces of 20th-century architecture — book a guided tour and arrive early. The Art Deco Mauresque architecture of the city centre (around Mohammed V Square) is largely overlooked but genuinely impressive. The Corniche beachfront boulevard runs along the Atlantic coast and has good seafood restaurants. Ramadan dramatically changes the city's rhythm — research dates before visiting. The medina is smaller and less touristed than Fez or Marrakech.
Geography & Climate
Land & Terrain
Surface area and physical characteristics
Built on a flat Atlantic coastal plain with no significant natural relief. The city sits directly on the Atlantic Ocean on Morocco's west coast, at approximately 50m above sea level. The surrounding Chaouia plateau — one of Morocco's most fertile agricultural regions — stretches inland. The coast is rocky in some sections with sandy beaches near the Corniche.
Climate Stats
Mediterranean / semi-arid (Köppen Csa/BSh border)
Avg Summer
22°C
Avg Winter
13°C
Annual Rainfall
400 mm
Best Months (Sunshine)
Travel & Connectivity
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Frequently Asked Questions about time in Nairobi
What timezone is Nairobi in?↓
Nairobi is in the Africa/Nairobi time zone (Africa/Nairobi), currently UTCGMT+3.
Does Kenya observe daylight saving time?↓
No. Kenya does not observe daylight saving time. Nairobi stays on EAT (UTCGMT+3) year-round, so the clocks never change.
What is EAT?↓
EAT stands for Africa/Nairobi. It is UTCGMT+3 and is the standard time used in Kenya.
How many hours ahead is Nairobi compared to London?↓
Nairobi is 3 hours ahead of London (GMT). During UK summer (BST), the difference reduces by 1 hour to 2 hours.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and New York?↓
Nairobi is 8 hours ahead of New York (EST). When New York switches to EDT in summer, the difference decreases by 1 hour.
How accurate is the time shown for Nairobi?↓
The time displayed for Nairobi is synced with atomic clock sources via NTP (Network Time Protocol) and uses IANA timezone data to ensure accuracy to the second. It automatically reflects any daylight saving time changes.
What does UTCGMT+3 mean for Nairobi?↓
UTCGMT+3 means Nairobi is 3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), the global standard for timekeeping.
What are the business hours in Nairobi?↓
Standard business hours in Nairobi are typically Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EAT (UTCGMT+3). Many businesses also operate Saturday mornings. Public holidays follow the Kenya national calendar.
Is there much time difference between Nairobi and London?↓
Nairobi is within a few hours of London, so scheduling calls is usually straightforward. Always confirm the current local time in both cities, especially around daylight saving time changes.