Sunrise & Sunset in Nairobi

GMT+3Kenya

Today's Sun Times

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Sunrise
06:28
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Sunset
18:32
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Dawn
06:06
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Solar noon
12:30
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Dusk
18:53
Daylight
12h 04m

Today vs Tomorrow

SunriseSunsetDaylight
Today06:2818:3212h 04m
Tomorrow06:2818:3212h 04m
Change

Positive change in sunset / daylight = days are getting longer. Negative change in sunrise = sun is rising earlier.

24-Hour Daylight Timeline

Today's light segments for Nairobi. Amber = daylight, violet = twilight, dark = night.

Night Dawn / Dusk Daylight

Monthly Sun Times — 2026

Sunrise and sunset on the 1st of each month in Nairobi.

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January06:3118:4312h 12m
February06:4218:5212h 10m
March06:4218:5012h 08m
April06:3418:4012h 06m
May06:2818:3312h 05m
June06:3018:3312h 03m
July06:3618:3912h 03m
August06:3818:4212h 04m
September06:3118:3612h 05m
October06:2018:2712h 07m
November06:1218:2212h 10m
December06:1718:2812h 11m

About Sunrise & Sunset in Nairobi

Nairobi is located at 1.29°S, 36.82°E. Its latitude determines how dramatically daylight hours change through the year.

The city uses the Africa/Nairobi timezone (GMT+3). It does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so solar times shift gradually through the year without abrupt clock changes.

Solar noon — the moment the sun reaches its highest point in the sky — occurs when the sun crosses the local meridian. In Nairobi this falls around 12:31 in mid-summer and 12:23 in December, reflecting UTC offset and any DST adjustments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Nairobi today?
Sunrise in Nairobi varies by season. Use the live calculator above for today's exact time in Africa/Nairobi.
What time does the sun set in Nairobi?
Sunset in Nairobi depends on the season and DST status. See the live card above.
How many hours of daylight does Nairobi get today?
Daylight hours in Nairobi range from roughly 9 hours in winter to 15 hours in summer depending on latitude (-1.3°).
Does Nairobi observe Daylight Saving Time?
No, Nairobi does not observe Daylight Saving Time. Solar times change gradually through the year due to Earth's orbit, with no abrupt one-hour clock change.

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